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Council presses for traffic study and interim patrols after rollover crash at Highway 70
Summary
After an overturned vehicle at Highway 70 and the Waterford/42 intersection, council members pushed staff for a traffic study and interim measures — patrol requests, portable caution lights or turn restrictions — while permanent signal work awaits a state foundation review.
A recent multi-vehicle crash that included an overturned vehicle at the Highway 70 and Waterford/42 intersection prompted Calera council members to press for immediate safety measures and a traffic study. A council member said the crash occurred around 4 p.m. and emphasized, "We don't want someone to lose their life."
City staff said the permanent traffic signal project remains on hold pending a state-required foundation review before the project can be advertised for bid. Staff and council discussed interim options: a patrol request, portable caution lights, or petitioning the county to convert turns to right-only at the intersection. A staff member said a traffic study will be necessary for formal requests to the state and recommended that the study be considered during upcoming budget work sessions.
The police chief said there were multiple accidents responded to that day but that no one was transported to the hospital from the rollover. Council members asked staff to follow up with the county engineer and report back at the next meeting. No formal motion or ordinance was taken at the work session.
