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East Lake Road Redesign Grant Application

Original title: Fiscal Year 2026 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development grant application for the redesign of East Lake Road from South of Curlew Road to North of Trinity Boulevard.

Record date · February 17, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The local government has approved an application for a federal 'Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development' (BUILD) grant to fund the redesign of East Lake Road. The project area spans from south of Curlew Road to north of Trinity Boulevard.

Why it matters

This action initiates the process to secure federal funding for a major road redesign project on East Lake Road, which will determine the scope and timeline for future construction in that corridor.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Residents of East Lake Road area

These residents will experience changes to road design and potential construction activity if the grant is awarded.

Directly affected

Public Works Department

The department is responsible for managing the grant application and the subsequent redesign project.

Key Facts

The local government approved the application for a Fiscal Year 2026 BUILD grant.
The grant funding is intended for the redesign of East Lake Road.
The project limits are defined as the area from south of Curlew Road to north of Trinity Boulevard.
The file number for this project is 26-0095A.

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The application was introduced and passed on January 21, 2026.
The Public Works department is the lead agency for this project.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BUILD grant program?

BUILD stands for 'Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development,' a federal grant program used to fund transportation infrastructure projects.

Does this mean construction on East Lake Road is starting immediately?

No. This document indicates that the local government has approved the application for the grant; actual construction depends on the success of the grant application and subsequent project planning.

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Infrastructure Funding Strategy

The city is actively pursuing federal BUILD grant funding for major road redesigns in the 2026 fiscal year.

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Connected Entities

Trinity Boulevard, Curlew Road, Public Works and 1 more

locationTrinity Boulevard“Northern boundary of the project area.”Map →

locationCurlew Road“Southern boundary of the project area.”Map →

OrganizationPublic Works“The department responsible for the grant application and road project.”Map →

locationEast Lake Road“The specific road segment targeted for redesign.”Map →

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