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Residents press Boone County for immediate safety fixes at Caledonia intersection; staff outlines short- and long-term plan
Summary
Residents from Prairie Meadows urged Boone County commissioners on Feb. 19 to install a 4-way stop and other near-term measures at the Orth/Caledonia intersection following multiple crashes. County staff described recent countermeasures (brush clearing, flashing beacons), next steps and a potential roundabout timeline.
Residents pressed the Boone County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 19 to act quickly on safety improvements at the intersection of Caledonia Road and Orth Road, describing multiple recent crashes and urging a 4-way stop while county staff pursue longer-term engineering solutions.
Several residents who live near the intersection described a pattern of collisions and near-misses. "Let's not forget that someone lost their life there," said Juliet Pinkston, who listed several crashes that were reported in local media. Kelly Clark of Prairie Meadows thanked staff for recent mitigation but said the community does not want momentum to stall. "We were hoping this would potentially be on the agenda tonight for a vote," Clark said, adding that she and neighbors will continue to press for action.
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