Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 6

38 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 6 thought it would be nice for our existing folks, as well as visitors. It’s a work in progress, but we are working on it every day.” Another major infrastructure project includes improvements to an exit off Interstate 85, an important project for Opelika as it will improve the safety of the exit, which is part of the main corridor leading into the core of the city. There are also plans underway to add an east-west extension to the current Veterans Parkway; assisting with traffic congestion and opening new land for future development. Huguley describes another advantage to the new extension: “This extension will connect to our new Opelika Innovation and Technology Park. This park is located on Veterans Parkway, in an opportunity zone. We will be going after high tech companies, headquarters, data, and pharmaceutical companies to locate in that park. It is about 100 acres and would complement our Northeast Opelika Industrial Park, where we Opelika City Schools builds a strong foundation for our students through an enriching, quality education. Pre-K Program Innovative Curriculum Leading Edge Technology Integration Advanced Placement 300 Simmons Street, Opelika, AL 36801 www.opelikaschools.org Courses Dual Enrollment Courses Career Tech Programs Dedicated Teachers and Staff