Board urges county attention to 68th Street project after safety concerns and accidents

Board members reviewed recent correspondence with county officials about the 68th Street/Princeton project and raised safety concerns for school traffic.

Speaker 7 reported positive responses from county commissioners about the Princeton roundabout on 68th Street, but several board members said alternate routes and morning left‑turn access onto Highway 77 remain a safety worry. Board members cited a recent accident on Highway 77 as evidence of the risk and discussed possible advocacy steps, including letters to editors, outreach to parents and further communication with commissioners.

Costs for different routing options were discussed in broad terms; a board member referenced preliminary estimates in the $6 million to $8 million range depending on the route chosen. Members agreed the district should continue to press county officials for safety accommodations and said they would explore ways to involve parents and the broader community to support the district’s concerns.

Speaker 7 and others emphasized this is an ongoing effort, and they encouraged continued coordination with county traffic engineers and commissioners before the project advances. No formal board motion was recorded; the item was a status update and discussion of next steps.