The West Plains City Council unanimously approved two ordinances regarding no parking on two city streets at their regular meeting October 21.
The first ordinance prohibits parking on Alaska Street between Sixth Street and Tenth Street.
“With the OMC expansion and the closing of Kentucky Avenue in front of the hospital, traffic has increased on Alaska and the city, along with OMC want to ensure safety for all patients and pedestrians in the area,” Transportation Director Brian Mitchell stated.
The second ordinance prohibits parking on East Olden Street at the corner of St. Louis Street to Crestwood Circle during school days from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“This will help alleviate sight distance issues along with other traffic issues for buses and other vehicles during school days,” Mitchell stated.