He also wants to know how many county roads will be closed by the freeway project and to how much an expressway would cost as opposed to an interstate-type highway. Taul said that, in the end, he may agree with the state that a freeway about a mile east of the current road is the best option. Commissioners heard comments from 10 people in attendance. Newton McCluggage, whose land and home are in the path of the eastern alignment, said KDOT has put the county in a bad position. Patricia Brady, who lives along the current road, told the commissioners to think of more than just the land and natural areas that might be lost to the project.
Land is precious.