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Council approves First Street widening feasibility step; staff to pursue 30% design if funded

5711053 · September 3, 2025
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Summary

After a feasibility study, council approved moving the First Street widening project toward design. Staff estimated construction at about $4.5 million and told council current CIP funds could cover a 30% design phase; council asked staff to return with funding options for later design stages.

The Beaumont City Council on Tuesday authorized moving forward from feasibility to design work for the First Street widening project between Beaumont Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue.

Brandon Reyes of MNS Engineers presented a feasibility study that recommends widening the corridor to four lanes with a raised median, continuous sidewalks, and improved bike facilities. The study found…

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