The Valparaiso Board of Works approved two traffic-safety recommendations from the engineering department: converting the southbound west-most lane at Washington Street and U.S. 30 to a right-turn-only lane, and adding a right-turn-only lane at the Valpo High School entrance on Valpo Park Road in conjunction with a new pathway project.

Max, engineering staff, said Indiana Department of Transportation maintains the signal at Washington and U.S. 30 and that INDOT is "in favor of changing the southbound west most lane from a through and right turn lane to be right turn only." He said the recommendation came from the police department, which had observed vehicles attempting to speed through as lanes narrow. Max added an exhibit was included with the recommendation.

On the second item, Max said the school resource officer had contacted engineering last year about the Valpo High School entrance. He said there is sufficient width eastbound on Valpo Park Road to add a right-turn-only lane; the city will construct a 10-foot pathway south of the curb and can relocate right-of-way to remove bike lanes from Valpo Park Road and provide the turn lane. Board members described the change as a "win-win" that would provide a safer bike path and an exclusive turning lane for vehicles.

Board action: a single motion to approve both recommendations passed unanimously. The board approved the lane marking change at the state-maintained intersection and the right-turn lane tied to the upcoming pathway project; engineering will coordinate markings with INDOT and proceed once exhibits and design are finalized.

The board did not change the identified funding sources in public remarks, and the approvals were framed as traffic and safety adjustments rather than full reconstruction projects.