Fort Grounds residents want open road

During Tuesday night’s meeting of the city council, David Schreiber called the newly completed Fort Grounds Drive in Coeur d’Alene a “$1.5 million road to nowhere.”

Schreiber, who lives in the Fort Grounds area, spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting about concerns he has regarding a recent announcement that Fort Grounds Drive, formerly Mullan Avenue, will be closed to motorists from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The city’s decision, Schreiber said, reduces the amount of emergency exits from the area, and causes congestion in the alternate routes.

“It seems like we’re creating a safety problem by trying to solve a different safety problem,” Schreiber said/ Keith Cousins , Coeur d’Alene Press. More here.

Question: Do you prefer Fort Grounds Drive opened or closed for summer?