Airway Heights receives federal funding

AIRWAY HEIGHTS — In a move to address traffic congestion, the city recently celebrated the acquisition of federal funding for the much-anticipated U.S. Highway 2 project.

Heather Trautman, the principal city planner, unveiled the development during the City Council on March 18.

“Securing $1.8 million from the federal government is a major win for our community,” Trautman said.

Trautman then revealed an additional $300,000 allocation from the state Department of Transportation, further bolstering the resources at Airway Heights’ disposal for the U.S. Highway 2 project.

The work is expected to i...