Council moves forward with 4th East Street reconstruction plan to improve school-area safety

Jul 27, 2026

Council unanimously supported continuing design and budgeting for the 4th East Street Reconstruction, citing heavy school bus use, student safety and flood mitigation; the project scope includes an extra lane, sidewalks and crosswalks and has unspecified grant funding.

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The Preston City Council voted to continue with planning and budgeting for the 4th East Street Reconstruction, a project council members described as necessary for a heavily traveled corridor serving Pioneer Elementary, Oakwood Elementary and Preston Junior High. Council moved the item forward after a review of priorities and costs; Councilmember Brent Dodge initiated the review and moved to proceed, and Councilmember Todd Thomas seconded. The motion received unanimous approval.

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