West Cumberland Extension Top Priority in Half Cent Plan

TYLER — A project that will add a major roadway to the city is highlighted as the Tyler City Council approves the 2012-2013 Half Cent Work Program. Topping the list of 222 projects is the extension of Cumberland Road from Old Jacksonville Road to Broadway Avenue. This project will include a four lane divided road with landscaped raised medians, a bridge over West Mud Creek, and a hike and bike trail to connect north to the hike and bike trail along Grande. “This project will serve as an east-west connection for the southwest portion of Tyler,” said Half Cent Board Chairperson Ralph Caraway. “This will give citizens better access to schools, retail, parks and new development. It will also improve emergency response times and help ease traffic congestion.”

The program prioritizes projects that will be funded by Half Cent Sales Tax revenue for the year. A 60-day review period for public input began Wednesday with the Council action. The Half Cent Sales Tax provides approximately $15 million per year in funding for capital projects. You can go to http://www.cityoftyler.org to learn more.