Pleasant Avenue Road Improvement Project lane reallocation
Fairfield
Summary
Councilmember Meyers urged the City Manager to prioritize a complete redesign of the Pleasant/John Gray intersection, saying it isn't safe with a new community coming in.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
$75,000 for the engineering study now; construction costs TBD and may hinge on outside funding.
Future residents of the development and drivers at the intersection if redesigned.
Critics say southbound commuters and truck traffic will face more congestion with one fewer through lane.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council Meeting - Aug 10, 2026
The project adds sidewalks and a multi-use path on Pleasant Avenue but converts one southbound lane into a center turn lane. Resident Scott Lepsky argued the lane removal will worsen congestion and demanded a dedicated safety study before the ~$5.5 million project finishes; staff and most council members defended the engineer-stamped design.
City Council Meeting - Jul 13, 2026
Council kicked off design work to make Pleasant Avenue safer for pedestrians between Augusta and Happy Valley, and declared intent for a road improvement project adding sidewalks from Hunter Road to Nilles Road. Construction funding may depend on future state or county grants.
City Council Meeting - May 26, 2026
The city will apply for up to $800,000 in OKI grant money to repave Pleasant Avenue between Hunter and Wessel in 2027, alongside a new multi-use path.
City Council Meeting - Mar 9, 2026
Councilmember Meyers urged the City Manager to prioritize a complete redesign of the Pleasant/John Gray intersection, saying it isn't safe with a new community coming in.
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