NEW ALBANY —
A study of the eastern gateway into New Albany from Spring Street was ordered Tuesday at the request of Mayor Jeff Gahan, as the exam will focus in part on a way to modify or remove old signage in the area.
The New Albany Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $2,500 study to be performed by the engineering firm Clark-Dietz for the section of Spring Street, which ushers motorists into the city from Clark County.
Keep New Albany Clean and Green headed an effort in March to have a portion of guardrail removed that protects signage that is elevated from the street. The organization was approved to remove the rail and place a wayfaring sign in the median area, but that plan was put on hold by the administration for other options to be explored.
Gahan also wanted more investigation to determine if there was a safety risk by removing the rails.
Public Works Project Supervisor John Rosenbarger said Tuesday that Keep New Albany Clean and Green has continued to offer its assistance, and had attempted to have an engineering study donated for the area.
But after a few months of waiting, Rosenbarger said it’s time to move forward.
“The mayor would like to see this advance as soon as possible,” Rosenbarger told the board of works.
The Interstate 65 sign in the median area will likely be removed, Rosenbarger said.
“It’s a sign that I think most people don’t even see,” he said.
Rosenbarger added the administration hopes to rework the “rugged” entrance area into something more aesthetically appealing. The design contract doesn’t include construction expenses.
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