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Arbutus to Become More Walkable
Sidewalk project will increase access to the Arbutus Library, Baltimore County officials said.
Pedestrians will have an easier time getting to the Arbutus Library thanks to a new construction project.
Sidewalks will be installed on Sulphur Spring Road between the Arbutus Library and Shelbourne Road, Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz announced Wednesday.
"I am delighted that we are able to move forward with this project in these challenging economic times," Kamenetz said.
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Installing the 1,700 feet worth of sidewalks will be $300,000.
Kamenetz said the payoff was convenience for citizens.
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"This new sidewalk will make it much easier for people to walk to the excellent county facilities that are so popular in the area," the county executive said.
Specifically, he noted the Arbutus Library, Senior Center and Community Center on Sulphur Spring Road.
Council Chair Tom Quirk said he was pleased with the project coming to fruition.
"This project has been a priority of mine since day one," said Quirk.
"Sidewalks will ensure that pedestrians have a safe way to use the library and will go a long way towards making all of Arbutus more walkable," Quirk said. "I'm grateful that we could make this happen."
It will take six weeks to complete the project, according to Baltimore County officials.
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