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Council says Joliet Street center‑lane project will proceed despite nearby roundabout work
Summary
A council member told residents the Joliet Street center‑lane project will start Monday and cannot be canceled three days before construction because it was put out to bid; members also discussed delayed state roundabouts, a planned bike path and police traffic presence on Parrish.
At the July 8 meeting, a council member addressed public concerns about the Joliet Street project, saying the center‑lane addition will begin on Monday and cannot be canceled three days before the scheduled start because the work was already put out to bid. The speaker said canceling the contract at that late stage would likely cost the town more.
Council members acknowledged nearby state‑led roundabout projects are delayed and noted those state schedules are beyond local control. One member said delays by the state have postponed other safety benefits that would have complemented St John’s work.
Speakers also discussed a planned bike path on Juliette (referred to in the meeting as important for children’s safety) and the value of police presence on Parrish, which council members credited with reducing accidents at that location.
No formal vote or policy decision was recorded; the discussion served to inform residents about the project timeline and explain why the town is moving forward with the planned center lane.
