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Council adopts one-way restriction for Dixon Street after resident safety concerns
Newport City Council · October 9, 2024
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Summary
After resident testimony about crashes and pedestrian safety, the council approved changing Dixon Street to westbound one-way between Spring and Thames streets, directing the administration to run traffic studies and test emergency vehicle access.
The council voted to amend Chapter 10.56 to designate Dixon Street as one‑way westbound between Spring Street and Thames Street following sustained resident complaints about safety and multiple reported collisions.
Residents and councilors discussed the risk of diverting traffic to nearby Hammond Street, the need for truck…
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