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Residents warn Main Street median could block turn lanes; city to inspect field installation
Summary
A Cedar City resident told the council a new median on Main Street reduces left‑turn storage at 100 West and risks blocking traffic; staff said UDOT and the contractor considered options and will check field construction and may adjust curb placement if necessary.
At the public‑comment portion of the Oct. 22 work meeting, resident Brent Parker warned that a newly constructed median 'turtle' narrows the left‑turn lane onto 100 West and causes stacking that can block Main Street traffic.
Parker said he observed frequent backups during multiple times of day and told the council, "This is gonna be a big issue... it's gonna be worse than Walmart," referring to the potential for the left‑turn stacking to block 100 North and neighboring intersections.
Councilmembers and staff responded that the median design stemmed from a review with UDOT and the contractor and that dual left lanes were not feasible within the project's constraints. City staff asked to inspect the in‑field installation against the intended geometry and said adjustments are possible if the median was built incorrectly or causes unanticipated safety or circulation problems.
Staff also noted future median installations are expected as part of the Maverick/Walmart area project and that the city will work with UDOT and the contractor to balance median length against turn‑bay capacity.
Next steps: staff will inspect the Main Street median and report back to council with findings and recommendations for any remedial action.
