Developers of West Pace Village off Interstate 85 at Exit 51 hope to build a project to make Auburn proud, but it might take a while.

Plans for the development include hotels, restaurants, retail shopping, car dealerships, a movie theater and a convention center, Auburn developer Tom Hayley said, displaying plans in his office.

It could be seven to 10 years before the entire project is finished, Hayley said.

The development will be built in phases. The first phase, which has already started, will be a group of six auto dealerships.

“Nissan poured their slab (this week), and Toyota will be the next one,” Hayley said. “We’re moving right along.”

Local Nissan, Toyota, Chevrolet and Cadillac dealerships have already committed, he said.

Hayley said he hopes to have the first phase finished within six months.

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The City of Auburn has been notified by CSX Railroad that company officials have scheduled the replacement of crossties and portions of rail at several Auburn railroad crossings beginning Monday, January 21. Work will begin at the Saugahatchee Road crossing on Monday, January 21 and continue westward until all tracks and crossings have been repaired. During construction, each crossing is expected to remain closed for 24 hours. Traffic will not be permitted to cross the tracks while repairs are being made.

CSX is expected to provide the City with frequent updates regarding the closings. A list of updated closings will be posted as the top story on the City’s website at www.auburnalabama.org. Citizens are encouraged to check the website frequently for updates.

Source: City of Auburn Website

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