The Decatur City Commission has approved more than $52,000 to extend construction oversight for the South Columbia Drive multi-use path project after unmarked graves were discovered along the project route.
City officials said the additional funding covers new construction oversight and a redesign of the path’s northern entrance. Senior engineer Julie Gyuricza said the redesign was necessary after crews identified potential grave sites within the project area.
“The redesign was initiated after the discovery of potential grave sites within the project area, requiring a realignment at the northern entrance,” Gyuricza said…