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Resident urges city study of dangerous High Street–Chestnut intersection
Summary
A Chillicothe resident described the staggered High Street–Chestnut intersection as "one of the most dangerous" in the city, cited a recent injury crash and asked council to direct engineering and increase enforcement, suggesting signage, speed bumps or closure as possible remedies.
At the May 11 council meeting, resident William Eric Hill asked the city to study and address what he described as a dangerous staggered intersection at High Street and Chestnut. Hill said diverted traffic from construction has increased use of High Street, drivers often exceed posted speeds and motorists attempt risky maneuvers to reach Chestnut, creating repeated near misses and at least one recent injury crash.
Hill recommended a detailed look by City Engineering and offered short-term steps including large "Do not block intersection" signage, increased police presence, temporary speed bumps and, if necessary, making Chestnut one‑way or banning left turns from southbound High. President Shoemaker said he appreciated the map Hill provided and that the council would discuss the matter with the administration.
No formal motion or vote occurred on engineering changes at the meeting; Hill's comments were recorded as public comment and referred to the administration for follow-up.
