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Hampton council approves 90‑day pilot to temporarily close parts of Shell Road to curb cut‑through traffic
Summary
After reviewing several traffic‑calming options for Shell Road and Greenbrier Avenue — including rumble strips, a traffic circle, signals, asphalt art and closures — council authorized a 90‑day temporary roadway closure pilot, coupled with enforcement and traffic counters, to measure impacts on traffic volume and safety.
The council reviewed staff recommendations for safety improvements in the Shell Road and Greenbrier Avenue neighborhood and agreed to a temporary pilot to test roadway closures aimed at reducing cut‑through traffic.
Public Works and Community Development Director Jason Mitchell said residents reported speeding, crashes and large trucks cutting through the neighborhood. Staff described steps already implemented — four‑way and three‑way stop signs, no‑through‑truck signage, signage for a $200 speeding fine and targeted enforcement — and presented a menu of additional options:…
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