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Indian Trail council votes to temporarily close Kiwi Circle for six months after resident petition
Summary
After neighborhood requests and staff analysis, council voted 3–1 to install water‑filled barricades and temporarily close Kiwi Circle for six months; staff will monitor impacts and report back for possible extension or further action.
The Indian Trail Town Council voted 3–1 on April 14 to temporarily close Kiwi Circle for six months and direct staff to install water‑filled barricades and return with an impact report.
Public works and staff explained a temporary closure is possible using water‑filled (orange/white) barricades, a measure staff estimated would cost about $11,000 and which could be reused. Staff said the town has received petitions and letters from residents requesting closure and recommended a six‑month trial period after barrier installation, with findings to be presented to council before any extension.
Council members debated whether to close one end of the road or both, possible unintended traffic displacement, and whether to wait for the Old Monroe Road widening project (currently projected for 2028). Some councilors urged a public meeting with residents outside of a council session to gather more input; others supported the temporary approach to test effects before making permanent changes. The motion passed with the instructions that staff monitor and report back, and that council may extend the temporary closure or consider permanent abandonment in the future.
What happens next: staff will procure and install barricades, track traffic and access impacts for six months after installation, and present findings to council for further action or extension.
