Renwick St. Crosswalk Hope or Hazzard

The Renwick St. Crosswalk, a pedestrian crossing designed to enhance safety along the busy U.S. Highway 165 bypass in Monroe, LA, was recently repainted. This update comes after numerous fatalities occurred at this location. However, taxpayers and residents are raising concerns about the substantial cost of the refurbishment and how it does not accommodate people in wheelchairs and on bicycles. Previously, the crosswalk featured lights to aid nighttime visibility, but these were not replaced during the renovation, raising safety concerns for night crossings. The community is left wondering - why were the lights removed and when will they be reinstalled to ensure the crosswalk does not become a hazard after dark?