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City manager warns of mid-August expressway closures, policing challenges
Summary
City Manager Jonathan Smith told the council July 14 that ongoing road closures are straining enforcement resources and that additional expressway closures expected in mid-August will complicate traffic management; Sgt. John Ashley reported related enforcement challenges.
City Manager Jonathan Smith briefed the City of the Village of Clarkston City Council on July 14 about ongoing road closures and the operational challenges they present for police enforcement and traffic management. Smith said closures have limited patrol options and that officials are preparing for additional expressway closures anticipated in mid-August.
Sgt. John Ashley of the sheriff's office reported on May citations and emphasized the difficulties the department has encountered managing enforcement during the closures. The report highlighted staffing and access constraints but the transcript does not contain detailed numerical enforcement data.
Council discussion focused on coordination with county and state agencies for upcoming expressway work and the need to monitor traffic impacts. No formal directive or funding action was recorded on the matter at the July 14 meeting; the report was received for information.
