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Parkside residents ask Riverton to mark ‘Do Not Block Intersection’ at neighborhood entrance after detour increases cut‑through traffic
Summary
Parkside residents told the council that the closure of 130 Fourth and Bangerter construction have made 126 South the primary route for many drivers, blocking the Parkside entrance; residents requested the city paint 'Do Not Block Intersection' markings and asked for enforcement to reduce unsafe left‑turn and speeding conditions.
Two residents from the Parkside neighborhood urged Riverton council members during the public‑comment period to take near‑term steps to reduce a traffic‑safety problem at their community entrance.
Alexander Johnson told the council that construction on Bangerter Highway and the closure of 130 Fourth have redirected substantial traffic onto 126 South, which now frequently blocks Parkside’s single proper entrance. Johnson said long backups and obstructed sight lines make left turns into the neighborhood unsafe and asked the city to paint a Do Not Block Intersection marking at the entrance to improve safety.
Abigail Patney, another Parkside resident who said she and many neighbors signed a community letter, briefed the council on related issues: the closure has increased wear on private neighborhood roads, created speed and visibility issues on adjacent local streets used as cut‑throughs, and forced residents to rely on the courtesy of drivers when attempting left turns. She said a traffic study had found a traffic signal is not feasible at the entrance and again urged the city to add pavement markings and consider additional enforcement while the regional construction continues.
Council members acknowledged the problem and directed staff to review the request and coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions where appropriate. Staff noted Riverton currently controls the roadway west of Bangerter for the interim period and can evaluate striping and signage while larger state‑managed projects remain underway. Council members said staff would follow up with the residents and review any email or written petition submitted by the neighborhood.
