Summary
Phase one of the Wagner Road project wraps up soon, with phase two starting right after. When done, the road will have three lanes from Main to Broad, new water and gas lines, and a traffic light at Priestley Drive.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Phase one was paid with grants, county and city money; phase two is funded through bonds.
Drivers and residents along the Wagner Road corridor.
Drivers dealing with construction delays in the meantime.
Mentions & discussions (9)
City Council - Sep 14, 2026
Council advanced a resolution of intent to appropriate property for Waggoner Road Phase II — a legal prerequisite for eminent domain against roughly 10-12 unresponsive property owners. Most interests are small temporary construction easements, and the city says it will keep negotiating in good faith.
City Council - Jul 13, 2026
Mayor Begeny announced Waggoner Road reopens July 14 with two-way traffic, with landscaping and phase-two work to follow in the fall.
City Council - Jun 8, 2026
Paving started on Waggoner Road, with Phase 1 expected open to traffic within about two weeks if weather cooperates.
City Council - May 11, 2026
The Mayor reported the road should reopen around Memorial Day weekend if weather cooperates — sidewalks are 95% done and paving starts this week.
City Council - Apr 27, 2026
Council moved forward on the Waggoner Road Phase II project with right-of-way purchases and a DLZ inspection contract funded by a state grant. An on-site inspector will track daily quantities and answer resident questions during construction.
City Council - Apr 13, 2026
Phase 1 paving starts April 14 and takes 10-12 days; the multipurpose path, streetlights and signals follow in May. Phase 2 planning is underway, timed between Memorial Day and August to keep school access open.
City Council - Mar 23, 2026
Council locked in Shelly & Sands as the lowest bidder for Phase II (Priestly to Broad Street). Phase I paving is expected to wrap up in May, weather permitting.
General - Feb 26, 2026
Phase one of the Wagner Road project wraps up soon, with phase two starting right after. When done, the road will have three lanes from Main to Broad, new water and gas lines, and a traffic light at Priestley Drive.
City Council - Jan 26, 2026
O.R. Colon will help the city secure easements and right-of-way from property owners for Waggoner Road Phase II. Property owner meetings have gone well, and the work is funded by a state grant.
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