Resident urges council to address speeding and truck traffic on Highland Boulevard; council outlines roundabout and median plans

Highland — During the public-comment portion of the Highland City Council meeting on Aug. 5, resident Douglas Carter Holladay raised safety concerns about speeding and heavy truck traffic on Highland Boulevard near Sky Estates, Suncrest and Sterling Point.

Holladay said he has lived in the area for 10 years and described what he called growing speeding problems, particularly at night, and the safety risks when heavy trucks run engine brakes while descending toward the city. He thanked police for occasional enforcement and asked whether the city had additional mitigation ideas.

Council members and staff responded with project information and upcoming traffic-calming measures. The council described a planned roundabout at the intersection near Ridgeline Elementary (coming as part of a development) and another future roundabout nearer Sterling Point and Sky Estates; they said medians will be extended up Highland Boulevard toward Suncrest as part of ongoing improvements. Staff also noted that Draper City has prohibited three-axle trailers on its side of the mountain, which has increased truck traffic patterns through Highland, and that the city has been monitoring brake-related incidents in the area.

Council encouraged Holladay to email details and suggestions to council@highlandut.gov. They reiterated that the city is collecting mitigation ideas and will include the area in future traffic planning and safety measures.

No action or vote resulted from the public comment; the discussion was informational and resulted in staff follow-up and a request for the resident to provide written suggestions.