Kalamazoo County’s road safety plan now calls for 50% fewer tree removals, a spokesperson says

A Road Commission of Kalamazoo County spokesperson claims a change to a controversial road safety project will mean fewer trees are cut down this fall.

According to road commission spokesperson Mark Worden, the change will reduce the tree-clearing zone by five feet on each side of the road, in most cases.

He said under the new plan, the commission would still be cutting down trees within 17 feet of a road’s white shoulder strips…

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