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County planners propose quick‑build safety changes at Coosa/Chester High intersection
Summary
Delaware County presented a quick‑build plan to reconfigure a chaotic six‑leg Coosa intersection near Chester High, installing curb bump‑outs, flexible bollards and paint to slow traffic; a one‑day installation and community block party are planned for April 18, 2026.
County infrastructure planners told the Chester City Council on Feb. 11 that they will pilot a quick‑build traffic redesign at the Coosa intersection adjacent to Chester High School to reduce pedestrian and vehicle conflicts. Kathy Spar, an infrastructure planner for Delaware County, said the intersection was selected after crash and speed data and community input showed repeated hazards during school pickup and drop‑off.
Spar said planners observed vehicles stuck in the intersection, drivers honking, and parents and students exposed to traffic while collecting site data. "It was complete chaos," she said, describing school…
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