By Lindsey Doi

EUGENE, Ore. -- The governor's plan to rename the Beltline Highway continues to stir up controversy.

Although the Department of Transportation will pay the $250,000 bill, many local businesses say the change will cost them too.

ODOT plans to pay for the replacement of about 50 signs that mark the Beltline Highway. However, those costs don't include what local businesses will have to pay to change their own signage.

Many businesses located just off the Beltline say the name change will force them to alter their ads, websites, and even answering machines to reflect the new Randy Papé Beltway name.

Business owners say that'll cost them hundreds of dollars, which many feel are unnecessary. Some are also worried that the new signs may confuse visitors when locals give them directions using the old Beltline name.

"There's a lot more people affected by the change than just one person. There's gotta be some other way that we can memorialize this guy rather than change the name of a major highway," said Terry Ray, owner of Simply Chic Grooming Salon.

It seems many residents agree. There are now two Facebook groups and thousands of members protesting the Beltline name change, saying it's a waste of money.

On Tuesday, March 16th, ODOT is hosting a public open house about improving the safety and travel on Beltline highway. Though that's not directly related to the name change, some think it might be an outlet to have their voices heard. That lasts until 7:30 p.m. at the Irving Grange in Eugene.