The Traffic Safety and Signage Committee approved a request Jan. 6 to temporarily close part of Bridal Road for a recurring event known locally as the Rabbit Room.

Committee members said the event has been held for more than a decade; one committee member and event participants noted it has been operating for about 11 years (short of a 15-year reference earlier in the discussion). A committee member moved to approve the closure and another member seconded; the motion carried on a voice vote.

Members and staff discussed event longevity and the need for coordination with city operations but did not add specific conditions other than routine event coordination. The committee asked organizers to remain in contact with staff about timing and logistics for downtown events.

Next steps: event organizers will coordinate with transportation and public-works staff to confirm final dates, staging and any traffic-control details required by city departments.