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Council directs staff to prepare ordinance for three‑way stop as Kelly Street bridge reopening raises sight‑distance concerns

2128585 · January 19, 2025
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Summary

After resident petitions and an engineering check, council members asked staff to draft an ordinance to install a three‑way stop at Prairie Court (south side of Kelly/Bridal area) when the Kelly Street bridge reopens, citing sight‑distance shortfalls below IDOT standards.

Council members agreed to have city staff draft an ordinance to install a three‑way stop near the Kelly Street/Bridal Street bridge approach after residents petitioned for traffic control and staff reported sight‑distance measurements that fall short of IDOT standards.

Residents including Michelle Proksa and Sandy Austin told council they have repeatedly observed speeding and limited sight lines at the intersection that will see renewed traffic once the…

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