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Show Magna Historic Main Street Celebration Main Special Edition 7 Street reconstruction underway tacles may be included in the Published in the Magan Times on June 16, 2005 Major work begins July 5 by JAIME WINSTON Magna Times A complete reconstruction of Magna's historic Mam Street is planned to take place ou'rthe coming months, with crews already on site. But the heuiest construction isn't planned to begin until July 5. The $1.2 million project is slated to be completed bv Oct. 5. "This will enhance the downtown area. said Leon Pubic Berrett of the county Workers haye even been yyilling to work around businesses schedules so they can final project. Works department. Planned renovations include the removal and replacing of sideyvalks. New sidewalks will be 10 feet wide, creating a safer environment for Ney trees, pedestrians s are streetlights, and bulb-out- also planned Construction area ranges from 8X00 W. to 0200 West. "The street will be more accessible to handicapped citizens," Berrett said, and will add beauty to the area. Benches and garbage recep We're hoping more people will want to come to Magna Main Street. said county planner David White, saying that it likely will entice new businesses to the area - one of the main ventures of the project. Local business owners are also happy about the project. Darren Leyyis of Main Street's The Filling Station, says that he's "just glad something is being done out here." The construction has been planned carefully to keep the businesses from being hurt. The county is working with local businesses directly to soften the impact that construction mav haye on them. What a BIG Improvement for Magna Main Street! NURSES MAKE HOUSE CALLS services: In-ho- v Daily Visits v Housekeeping v Pharmacy Deliveries v Medical Equipment GPPER COMMUNICATIONS Business & Residential Telephone & Data Wiring Telephone systems, sales & Service Voice Mail & Paging Systems Cabling illness? Our nurses will visit your Does your loved one have a home daJy to help you with comfort care and pain management. This service is provided by Medicare. Please call us today for quality care that you can trust. Common sense and studies tell us that your home is the best place to be. Hospice care is designed for the patient to stay in their home with a primary caregiver and have us supplement that care. Please call us today for a no obligation consultation. life-limiti- Heartwood 252-100- 8 9187 West 2700 South stay open during regular hours. And for those who ride buses, no yyorries. The Ltuh Transit Authority will still be running buses during the construction period. Tyo lanes of traffic w ill be open, and temporary bus stops w ill be made ayailable. Although there may be an increase in traffic, it will all be worthwhile in the end. White said. Many Magna residents and business owners look forward to the completion of the renovation project because they anticipate that a much safer and beautiful Main Street is on the way. h o s Magna i c i: Redwood Professional Plaza 6243 South Redwood Road 235 801.261.9490 |