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Monroe Local details temporary construction entrance and traffic plan for new high school
Summary
Superintendent outlined a plan to use a second, district‑owned access drive as a gated construction entrance to separate heavy traffic from student areas and described coordination with the county engineer and ODOT for longer‑term intersection improvements, targeted for summer 2027.
Superintendent (unnamed in the transcript) told the board the district will use a second access drive on district property as a temporary construction entrance for the new high school to keep heavy construction traffic away from student areas and minimize safety risks.
"This will be the main entrance to the school, and it will be a temporary drive here," the superintendent said, explaining the plan to gate the construction entrance, open it for high‑traffic events as needed, and coordinate police or on‑site personnel to manage access.
The presentation described coordination with the Butler County engineer and potential ODOT grants to rework the Yankee/State Route 63 intersection; district staff said those improvements are hoped to be in place by summer 2027. Project staff discussed constructing a temporary base and then returning later to complete finish paving once major construction is finished. The superintendent noted that the plan keeps construction activity largely on district property and reduces the need to take privately owned land.
Trustees also received an update on related facilities work including gym layout and bleacher configuration; staff said they will hold a community meeting in February to present design details and invite public feedback. The board approved related contracts during the meeting, including relocation of modular classrooms and other consent‑agenda items tied to site readiness.
