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Helena to seek business input ahead of Rodney Street reconstruction project

Rodney Street Helena

“There are businesses that want to come down here,” said Young. “If we can give them a nice street, a walkable street, an inviting street – that’s the goal.”

Young said the street surface has a notable issue with ruts and potholes. He said large sections of the road and sidewalks are not built to the city’s current standards.

City leaders are planning to hold an informational meeting for Rodney Street business owners next week. It will be Thursday, Feb. 13, at 5:30 p.m., in the Montana’s Credit Unions conference room, at 101 N. Rodney.

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