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East Chestnut Street is planned to become one-way east-to-west between South High and South Columbus after the school year ends. The change will create about 20 additional parking spaces, widen the travel lane for safer emergency access, and add a three-way stop at High and Chestnut.
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The traffic change is being funded through the Lancaster Department of Transportation traffic-control budget, and St. Mary’s has been notified. The committee also reviewed a $1.4 million 2026 street paving contract expected to finish in June. A proposed merger of the transportation and engineering divisions into a new Public Works Department will require legislation in the coming months; officials said staffing is expected to be retained while responsibilities are reorganized.
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