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Council declines immediate guardrail installation; opts for signage, reflective tape and vegetation review
Summary
After staff and MDOT guidance, councilors were advised that guardrail installation at a crash‑prone hill could introduce liability and technical challenges; the council directed staff to improve signage and reflective materials and to re‑assess after water main and utility work.
Staff presented crash history and technical guidance about guardrails for a steep curve that has seen three accidents since 2013, including two involving inebriated drivers. Engineering and maintenance staff described federal and state standards, high materials and installation costs, and ongoing maintenance obligations. Jason (DPW) and staff reported that guardrail systems must meet MASH crash‑testing standards, that material and…
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