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Panama City approves semi‑permanent closure of West Beach Drive at Frankfurt Avenue to curb cut‑through traffic
Summary
The Panama City Commission voted 5-0 to approve a semi‑permanent vehicle closure of West Beach Drive at Frankfurt Avenue on the west side of the intersection, keeping pedestrian access open and asking staff to monitor the change for at least one year.
The Panama City Commission on May 27 voted 5-0 to approve a semi‑permanent closure of the city portion of West Beach Drive at Frankfurt Avenue’s west side, a move city staff said is intended to reduce dangerous cut‑through traffic and vehicle speeds.
City Manager Jonathan Hayes told commissioners the change would be limited to signage and traffic delineators rather than new curbs or removed pavement, and that any permanent modification would require coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation and a later commission vote. Hayes recommended the closure remain in place…
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