Summary
Two of Bedford's most crash-prone intersections — Harwood/Central and Harwood/Murphy — will get new signals, ADA ramps, flashing yellow arrows, and high-visibility crosswalks. Federal grant money covers all construction costs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
City pays only the $298,000 design; the $1.79 million construction is fully covered by the federal HSIP grant.
Everyone who drives or walks through these busy intersections — especially pedestrians and students crossing Harwood Road.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Regular) - Oct 27, 2026
The council was scheduled to consider a $298,000 design contract for traffic signal and pedestrian improvements at Harwood Road at Central Drive and at Murphy Drive, funded through the Highway Safety Improvements Program. These are two of the city's busier crossings.
City Council - Oct 27, 2026
Two of Bedford's most crash-prone intersections — Harwood/Central and Harwood/Murphy — will get new signals, ADA ramps, flashing yellow arrows, and high-visibility crosswalks. Federal grant money covers all construction costs.
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