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Residents say Barwick Road traffic‑calming design creates tight turns, safety concerns for Francis Drive neighbors

Delray Beach City Commission · December 9, 2025
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Several Francis Drive residents told the commission the recent Barwick Road traffic‑calming work narrowed corner radii and extended sidewalks into intersections, making it difficult for cars, service trucks and emergency vehicles to navigate, and urged staff to inspect and modify the design.

A cluster of residents from Francis Drive and the Kingsland neighborhood told the Delray Beach City Commission that traffic‑calming work on Barwick Road has reduced curb radii and pushed sidewalks into intersections, creating tight turning radii that can force cars to mount curbs and hinder large vehicles.

Rolf Severson said curb‑to‑curb widths and corner…

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