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Residents urge Waukee council to act after 82% traffic increase on Westgate Drive
Summary
Residents told the Waukee City Council during open forum that the closure of Alice's Road has turned Westgate Drive into a fast, unsafe thoroughfare, citing an 82% volume increase and calls for short- and long-term traffic calming measures.
Residents asked the Waukee City Council during open forum to take action after what they described as a dramatic rise in traffic and unsafe driving on Westgate Drive following the closure of Alice's Road.
Resident Steven Ager told the council he and his neighbors have seen an “82%” increase in traffic volume on their street since November, and said the change has “turned what should be a normal residential street into a busy thoroughfare.” He said speeding and aggressive driving are now common and warned, “our street no longer feels like a safe place for kids to play.”
The concern…
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