Next step for Scajaquada corridor planning: Public engagement News staff reporter Jul 21, 2021 Jul 21, 2021 Updated Dec 30, 2025 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The public is being asked to get involved in a process to reimagine the Scajaquada corridor.kAmtG6?ED 2C6 A=2??65 7@C pF8FDE 2?5 $6AE6>36C]k^AmkAm$E2<69@=56CD 2?5 @C82?:K2E:@?D H6:8965 :? 36EH66? pAC:= 2?5 yF?6 @? A@E6?E:2= 492?86D] }@H :EVD E96 3C@256C AF3=:4VD EFC? E@ 4@?D:56C A@E6?E:2= 492?86D @? 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Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Advocates push for Scajaquada Creek's resuscitation as part of expressway redesign The idea of revitalizing the Scajaquada Creek corridor is gaining traction as part of an expansive redesign of the Scajaquada Expressway (Route 198). Call for Skyway 'reset' could benefit Kensington, Scajaquada as region prioritizes projects The Kensington and Scajaquada expressways could be big beneficiaries after a decision Monday by Rep. Brian Higgins and State Sen. Tim Kennedy … Next up for Scajaquada corridor: Imagining what's possible After years of debate, it's now back to the drawing board for the Scajaquada Expressway. 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Advocates push for Scajaquada Creek's resuscitation as part of expressway redesign The idea of revitalizing the Scajaquada Creek corridor is gaining traction as part of an expansive redesign of the Scajaquada Expressway (Route 198).Â
Call for Skyway 'reset' could benefit Kensington, Scajaquada as region prioritizes projects The Kensington and Scajaquada expressways could be big beneficiaries after a decision Monday by Rep. Brian Higgins and State Sen. Tim Kennedy …
Next up for Scajaquada corridor: Imagining what's possible After years of debate, it's now back to the drawing board for the Scajaquada Expressway. Only this time, nothing's off the table.Â
