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Hammond board approves $7,100 for Willow Court signage and striping
Summary
The Hammond Capital Improvement Board approved a $7,100 funding allocation to improve signage and striping at the Willow Court and State Street intersection after council members cited multiple accidents there; board members said redesign may be considered later.
The Hammond Capital Improvement Board on Monday approved a $7,100 allocation to improve signage and striping at the Willow Court intersection with State Street to address visibility and safety concerns. The motion was moved by Councilman Salinas and seconded by Councilman Rakos and passed with four votes in favor and no dissent.
Board members said the work is intended as a near-term safety improvement while the city considers a longer-term redesign. "I've seen several accidents in this intersection. Cars completely tipped over. So I think it's good that we're looking into this," Councilman Salinas said during discussion.
Staff described the allocation as a targeted effort to improve visibility for east- and westbound traffic on Willow Court at State Street. Board members noted the work will focus on signage and striping; any comprehensive redesign of Willow Court would be considered later and was not part of the motion.
The board approved the item as funding allocation number 259, with Hawk Enterprises contracted to perform the work. No timeline for construction or expected completion was specified during the meeting.
The decision came during the board's regular meeting; no public comment was recorded on the item and no amendments to the motion were made.
Next regularly scheduled meeting for the Hammond Capital Improvement Board was announced as Monday, Aug. 4; no additional follow-up direction on Willow Court was included on the record.
