Why is there a pedestrian tunnel planned under Manchester Road at Mary Avenue and not a street-level crossing?

The grade of land at Mary Avenue and Manchester Road is too high of a slope for a street-level crossing. The addition of a pedestrian tunnel allows for better ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) access and improves safety by allowing those using the trails and paths to cross under Manchester Road. Not adding a street-level crossing also will help the flow of traffic on Manchester Road.

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1. What improvements are planned for Manchester Road?
2. How will sidewalks be improved?
3. How will traffic be impacted during construction?
4. Why is there a pedestrian tunnel planned under Manchester Road at Mary Avenue and not a street-level crossing?
5. Where is the pedestrian tunnel located?
6. What are the dimensions of the pedestrian tunnel?
7. How will the Manchester Road elevation change to accommodate the pedestrian tunnel?
8. How will water be kept out of the pedestrian tunnel?
9. What safety features will be included in the pedestrian tunnel?
10. Will the pedestrian tunnel flood?
11. How is the pedestrian tunnel being funded?
12. What is the plan for Van Mark Way?
13. Will the power lines along Manchester Road be buried?
14. Where will pedestrian crossings be located along Manchester Road?