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Southampton supervisors decline to seek no‑through‑truck restriction for Trinity Church and Wakefield roads
Summary
After a public hearing that drew resident safety concerns and board debate over economic impact, the Southampton County Board of Supervisors voted 3–1 not to recommend the Commonwealth Transportation Board impose a no‑through‑truck designation on Trinity Church Road and part of Wakefield Road.
The Southampton County Board of Supervisors voted 3–1 on Nov. 19 not to recommend a Commonwealth Transportation Board restriction that would block through truck traffic on Trinity Church Road and a portion of Wakefield Road.
The decision followed a public hearing at which residents urged the board to act for safety. "The ditch has been cleaned out…there's a blind spot if you pull out of the driveway," said resident Cindy Edwards, who told the board she supports closing the road to through trucks to protect neighbors and…
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