Reser Road project on target to begin June 13

Reser Road right-of-way easement approved

Reser Road project on target to begin June 13

School board members last night took action to approve three measures to keep the Reser Road improvement project moving ahead.

The district granted right-of-way easements and donated a narrow strip of land to support the project designed to improve Reser Road from Howard to Fern Streets.

The project is slated to begin June 13 and be completed prior to the first day of school. Walla Walla County Project Engineer Aaron Grimm said permits to replace the bridge over Yellowhawk Creek could impact the construction schedule, but he remained optimistic the project would meet the target timeline.

The Reser Road project will widen the road to 40 feet and feature eight foot sidewalks on the northside of the road and six foot sidewalks on the southside of the road.

New fencing will be installed along the road to replace existing school fences. The project will not impact the playground at Prospect Point. Walla Walla County received grant money to help pay for the project. The district will not be required to contribute any funding.

"We consider the school district to be our partner in this project," said Grimm, a Walla Walla High School graduate. "This project will enhance Prospect Point, Walla Walla High School and the entire community."

Traffic flow will be impacted by the project. The district will work with WW County to develop a project communications plan.