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Hickory council approves first traffic-calming measures for Falling Creek Road after residents’ safety complaints
Summary
After accounts of speeding, knocked-down mailboxes and a past fatality, the council unanimously approved initial speed-reduction pavement markings on Falling Creek Road and directed staff to measure effects and pursue further measures if needed.
The Hickory City Council voted unanimously Aug. 19 to install speed-reduction pavement markings on Falling Creek Road after residents described hazardous speeding and past crashes.
Residents called the road unsafe and asked for physical changes. "People cannot walk along the road without taking their life in their hands," said Dr. Helen Fowler, who lives on Falling Creek Road. Neighbor Neil Hudson said speeders have knocked down mailboxes, damaged driveways and that the road has seen several wrecks.
City Manager Warren Wood and staff told the council the street was originally designed for 45 mph and…
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