On the planning books since 1957. Current status Only Frederick city has committed funds to the project. Talk back online Submit your responses to the questions and immediately see the updated results. While it's unlikely in a Democracy that everybody agrees on every issue, it wouldn't be a stretch to get a consensus that, generally, economic development is good. We welcome your letters on any subject of community interest.
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For verification purposes, you must include your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address if available. No anonymous letters will be published. Frederick city mayor James Grimes breaks ground on the southern end of the Monocacy Boulevard extension, also known as Jobs Pathway. An eastern bypass around Frederick city has been on the planning books since 1957 when federal and state money built the U.S. 15 bypass around the western side of the city. Seen as a way to open up 1,400 acres of land near Frederick Municipal Airport to industrial development and new tax wealth for the city and county, Monocacy Boulevard would run from South Street in Frederick city to Md. 26 at Trading Lane.