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McMurry University Right-of-Way Abandonment
Abilene
Description
Abandonment of public right-of-way to facilitate campus pedestrian safety.
Impact summary
Improves pedestrian safety on campus but may require local traffic to find alternative routes.
Applicant
- Name
- McMurry University
- Address
- Ross Avenue and South 16th Street
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 2
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Approved5–1
Last discussed Jun 11, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Jun 11, 2026Approved 5–1
City Council - Jun 11, 2026
Approved abandoning portions of Ross Avenue and South 16th Street to allow McMurry University to expand its athletic facilities.
May 5, 2026Approved 4–0
Planning & Zoning Commission - May 5, 2026
Abandonment of public right-of-way to facilitate campus pedestrian safety.
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