CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - City leaders say Lexington Avenue is open after major improvements.

The road reopened on Wednesday, November 19, and the side streets reopened on Thursday.

According to the city, the improvements along Lexington Ave., including concrete repair, an asphalt overlay, curb and gutter improvements and new sidewalks, are thanks to the Transportation Trust Fund 6.

Voters approved the five-year TTF program for the sixth time in 2020.

Finished project segments include:

TTF6 - Lexington Ave. from Carolina Lane to Sherwood Drive

TTF6 - Lexington Ave. from West Cape Rock Drive to Sprigg Street

TTF5 - Lexington Ave. from Sherwood Drive to West Cape Rock Drive (2017)

According to the city, final tasks, like pavement striping,are still in progress.

In total, nearly 2

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