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50 Higuera Widening project redesign to protect heritage trees
Summary
A new arborist report found full widening would likely kill four of seven heritage trees, so the project was scaled back to a small widening plus re-striping that still creates a center turn lane.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Revised project estimated at $315,000, avoiding repayment of $400,000 in federal grant funds.
✅Who benefits
Drivers turning in and out of driveways between Bridge and Elks Lane, and the heritage trees themselves.
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