Highway 49 roundabout and the historic Carpenter building
Summary
Connecting Dorado Oaks to Highway 49 requires a new intersection, and the preferred roundabout option would take the old Carpenter building. The owner said the brick building is crumbling and expensive to maintain, and the committee asked that its bricks be reused in a welcome feature in the roundabout.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Drivers and emergency vehicles would benefit from free-flowing traffic; downtown Diamond Springs could see slower speeds and new business activity.
The Carpenter building's owners and tenants — including young medical and therapy professionals — face relocation, though the owner indicated the building may need demolition regardless.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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