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Phasing of Improvements

Phasing of road improvements is key to providing the greatest level of impact. Most critical to the success of the EAZ is the ability to enhance the “front door” appearance from SR 161/Post Road. Higher priority segments include the extension of major internal roads through city-owned land southward to open up internal sites for development. Improvements should establish marketable and development-ready sites and should be integrated into capital programming and other financing mechanisms.

Following the development of areas near the interchange, road improvements should continue to the west and south or as additional development warrants. In particular:

» » Complete linkages and upgrades to Shier Rings Road to complete the U.S. 33 reliever;

» » Improve access to City-owned property at SR 161 and Houchard Road; and

» » Upgrade Eiterman Road and create a new entrance to Darree Fields.

Lower priority road segments along the Cosgray Road corridor should be considered over time along with development proposals.

Establishing a U.S. 33 reliever will open interior portions of the EAZ for development.