Fury over parkway halts project, citizens question continued tax [Video]

ARNOLD, Mo. – Backlash over an Arnold road project appears to have led to politicians backing down.

It involves plans for a parkway that was proposed to run parallel to Interstate 55 from Highway 141 to Richardson Road. Dozens of homes and about ten businesses would have to be wiped out to make it happen.

“The council heard loud and clear that there was a great deal of opposition to the project,” Bryan Richison, city manager, said. “So they decided the best thing to do for the community was to cancel it.”

Sarah Lurkins, who began a petition to recall the mayor over the issue, is skeptical.

“We do not believe that is true. We believe they will continue on with portions of the project,” she said. “The TDD still exists, and that’s why we believe that unless the city dissolves the TDD, they do fully intend to continue on …