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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lumberton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Linkhaw Road culvert flood project
After roughly 15-20 years in the making and a re-bid, the council awarded the $756,000 railroad culvert project on Linkhaw Road — a long-awaited flood mitigation fix.
Elm Street angled parking feasibility
Staff will study narrowing Elm Street to one lane with angled parking between First and Second Streets to boost downtown parking and walkability. A recommendation comes back in August.
Linwood Avenue and Eisenhower Street Traffic Safety
Citizens wanted a three-way stop at this intersection, but police found it could make things more dangerous. The city will instead increase patrols and speed enforcement.