City officials open to reversing course on Scott Street closure
Felecia Hawkins, a resident of Binghampton, speaks during the April 27 public meeting about the current plan to disconnect Scott Street from Poplar Avenue, while replacing the Poplar bridge. (Brad Vest/Daily Memphian)
Ben Ledsinger, with Smith Seckman Reid Inc., speaks during the April 27 public meeting about Scott Street. (Brad Vest/Daily Memphian
Noah Gray, executive director of the Binghampton Development Corp., speaks during the April 27 public meeting about Scott Street. (Brad Vest/Daily Memphian)
City Engineer and Engineering Division Director Manny Belen, left, speaks during the April 27 public meeting about Scott Street. (Brad Vest/Daily Memphian)
Jacquelyn Webb, a resident of Binghampton, speaks during the April 27 public meeting about Scott Street. “It’s a lifeline,” Webb said about the connection to the Poplar Avenue bridge. (Brad Vest/Daily Memphian
Councilman Chase Carlisle, left, speaks during the April 27 public meeting about Scott Street. (Brad Vest/The Daily Memphian
Chase Carlisle said he plans to bring a resolution to the City Council May 4 opposing the city and TDOT’s recommendation to shut Scott Street off from Poplar.
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Binghampton Development Corp. Binghampton Scott Street Noah Gray Worth Morgan Manny BelenOmer Yusuf
Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.
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