Algood Officials Review Highway 111 Traffic Improvements
Algood officials reviewed potential safety upgrades and traffic flow improvements for Highway 111 and surrounding areas during a Thursday night planning meeting. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison updated the commission on a traffic study evaluating turn lanes near the Walmart entrance. He noted that the city is waiting for a final report that will categorize […]
Dry Valley Road First Of Many Closures For Sewer Rehab
Algood officials closing a section of Dry Valley Road as sewer rehabilitation work continues in the area. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the closure is necessary because crews are replacing deteriorating sewer lines that run beneath the roadway. “The city is currently working on sewer rehabilitation, which is installing new sewer lines in areas […]
Algood Demolishes Long-Vacant Main Street House
After securing signatures from most of the property’s owners, the City of Algood has torn down and cleaned up a long-vacant house on Main Street that had fallen into severe disrepair. The update follows ongoing efforts by city officials to address the deteriorating property at 164 Main Street. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the […]
Algood Considering Roundabouts To Address Traffic
Algood is considering implementing three roundabouts on West Main Street to improve traffic flow from Walmart to Highway 111. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said roundabouts are one of the top proposals from the city’s traffic study to improve traffic in that area. Morrison said the idea is to space the three roundabouts apart and […]
Algood Considering Rejecting Public Works Bids Again
Algood City Council is considering rejecting a second round of bids to repair the roof on top of the city’s Public Works Shop. The project consisted of re-leveling the roof and improving drainage. The council rejected bids a month ago because the lone bidder did not include replacing the gutters and downspouts. City Administrator Keith […]
Algood Elect To Rebid Public Works Shop Roof Repair
Algood will rebid a project to repair the roof on the city’s public works shop, hoping to also get guttering updated. The lone bid was an estimated $61,871. The project will consist of re-leveling the roof and improving drainage. Algood Public Works Director Walt Bradshaw said the roof is at least 28 years old and […]
Algood Tables Decision For Park Project Design Team
Algood City Council tabled a decision Tuesday night to select a lead architect and design team to oversee the city’s park project. The board discussed two firms that offered similar services. Council Member Luke Hill said he would like to have the two firms present to the board before making a decision. “We have historically […]
Algood Approves $170K Street Paving Plan For New Year
Algood will move forward with a $170,000 street paving plan for the new fiscal year. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said Algood will also pave a section of Mirandy Road, Quinland Lake Road, 4th Avenue, and mill and pave a section on West Wall Street. Morrison said Timberview Lane needs some of the most work. […]
Algood City Council Reviewing Revised Employee Handbook
The Algood City Council spending time this month examining the changes to a new employee handbook. The council asked for the handbook to be revised last year. They wanted to change how sick time was paid as well as changing back to full at-will employment. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the old employee handbook was […]
Algood Opens Extension To Big Mac Drive, Relieve Wal Mart Area Congestion
Algood’s much-anticipated extension to Big Mac Drive has opened, providing a second exit from the Wal Mart parking lot. The opening is both an effort to solve current traffic congestion as well as prepare for more businesses moving in. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said he hopes the road will help citizens. Morrison said the […]
