Yearling Road water-line work set for April; food truck festival moved to John Bishop Park

Whitehall officials said the Yearling Road water-line replacement and paving are set to begin in April, a project city staff expects will last through August, and the city's food truck festival will move to John Bishop Park during the work.

The schedule was described during the March 4 Whitehall City Council meeting when a resident asked for an estimated date for street repairs. Director of Public Service Rollins told the council, “we are anticipating that the water line will be started and paved on Yealand Road starting in April.” Rollins added that the work on the road will run from April to August.

Why it matters: Yearling Road has been under long-term construction and the street work affects traffic, business access and public events. City officials said the festival's location must change so residents can continue to attend while construction is underway.

Details: Mayor Michael T. Bivens said the food truck festival has been moved from Yearling Road to John Bishop Park and asked council and residents to help publicize the new location. He said the festival is intended to remain accessible to all residents.

At the meeting Rollins said Main Street paving is also scheduled once the local asphalt plant reopens, which city staff expect in early April. The mayor and council noted the road work as the reason for the festival's relocation and as a reason for planning alternate festival logistics and transit options for attendees.

What's next: City staff will proceed with the water-line project and paving as scheduled; the council did not record a formal vote on the festival move during this meeting.