South 3rd and Kagy Transportation Project
Widening a Road Without Losing the Neighborhood
Service: Construction Management & Inspection
The Challenge
Increased traffic volume on South 3rd Avenue required roadway widening and intersection improvements at South 3rd and Kagy, but the corridor was lined with mature trees, established landscaping, fencing, and private property. Right-of-way acquisition was essential and politically sensitive, requiring direct negotiation with homeowners over the removal and replacement of existing features.
Our Solution
Gaston Engineering & Surveying managed property research, boundary surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and roadway engineering for the full corridor improvement. Homeowner meetings were conducted to negotiate the removal and replacement of fences, trees, and landscape elements — balancing the engineering requirements with the concerns of the surrounding community. The project successfully widened the corridor while preserving as many existing features as the new alignment allowed.
