DALTON: Good move, city

I wish to offer my endorsement and thanks regarding the city of Dalton Gardens’ decision to close 4th Street to through traffic, in the section where Avista gas lines are being replaced. This decision provides much improved safety for those workers in the street, for residents, and for those who would otherwise be traveling on 4th. As a bonus I understand that this closure permits work to be completed much faster.

My only recommendation to improve this would be to post notification at Dalton Ave. that 4th St. is closed ahead, and recommend using Government Way as an alternate route, thereby reducing traffic which is otherwise diverted through Dalton Gardens side streets. Well done!

MIKE CHASE

Dalton Gardens