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Commission hears concerns about Garth Brooks construction rerouting holiday traffic; staff says a temporary pause may occur
Summary
A commissioner reported higher traffic on Cornwall/Tenth caused by construction detours on Garth Brooks; staff said the contractor planned a pause around the December holiday event and may work nights to accelerate the project, but details were not final.
Commissioners discussed traffic increases through the Cornwall/Tenth Street area caused by rerouting from construction on Garth Brooks. Clark Rather said neighbors reported higher volumes since Garth Brooks work began, and commissioners asked whether the contractor would pause work for the city's December holiday event.
A staff member (identified in the transcript as Doug) said the last plan he had was to pause construction after finishing the southbound work, reopen traffic before the city’s December event, and then resume work afterward; he said the plan had shifted at times and he would confirm. He also said contractors had proposed night work to speed completion, but staff had not confirmed that option. No formal action was taken; commissioners asked staff to follow up with the contractor and report back.
Why it matters: Commissioners said rerouted and seasonal event traffic may create sustained congestion on neighborhood streets that typically host community displays, and they want confirmation of construction phasing so holiday traffic can be managed.
Next steps: Staff to confirm the contractor's schedule and whether a holiday pause or night work will be used, and report back to the commission. No vote or funding decision was recorded.
