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Updated: 11:47 PM Feb 18, 2010
Coonskin Park Entrance Poses Security Risk, New Entrance in Works
The new entrance is needed because the existing one is too close to the National Guard Armory at Coonskin Park, creating a security risk.
Posted: 10:14 PM Feb 18, 2010Reporter: Hanna Francis Email Address: hanna.francis@wsaz.com |
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Plans to create a new entrance into Coonskin Park in Charleston are moving forward.
Kanawha County Commissioners support a plan to close the existing entrance of the park and build a new one that will cross the Elk River near Interstate-79 in Mink Shoals.
The new entrance is needed because the existing one is too close to the National Guard Armory at Coonskin Park, creating a security risk.
The National Guard has been Meeting with Senator Robert C. Byrd's Office to see if they can get federal funds for this project.
The County Commission hopes the project can begin next year.
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Posted by: jay
on Feb 20, 2010 at 01:59 PM
I live in Elk Hills and we will fight this all the way we dont want added traffic and like it peaceful and quiet. we dont have crime and only have a few small stores which would be put out of buisness once gas stations ect start popping up in mink shoals
Posted by: HILLBILLY
on Feb 19, 2010 at 11:36 PM
YOU THINK THIS IS A WASTE OF MONEY, NOTHING COMPARED TO THE NEW FEDERAL BLDG DOWN TOWN. TEAR OFF A PERFECTLY GOOD ROOF REPLACE IT WITH A NEW ONE AND SOLAR PANELS. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. WHAT A JOKE. HOW MANY YEARS TO GET RETURN? 200? HOW LONG WILL SOLAR PANELS LAST, 10, 15, MAYBE 20 YEARS?
Posted by: HH
on Feb 19, 2010 at 10:16 PM
I just saw the plan for the closure of coonskin park road and the new entrance on the DOT's website. Here is where to find it. http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/engineering/comment/coonskinparkaccess/Pages/default.aspx You can also leave comments.
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