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Oxford approves temporary curb barriers on West Jackson Avenue to reduce left turns
Summary
City aldermen authorized purchase of temporary curb barriers (preferred option ~ $49,000) to eliminate certain left turns at the Chick-fil-A and adjacent driveways pending a longer-term reconstruction plan.
Oxford’s board approved a temporary safety measure for West Jackson Avenue at its Aug. 19 meeting, authorizing material purchase and installation of curb barriers to limit left turns at two high-conflict driveways.
Public works staff presented two barrier options and recommended the more expensive, sturdier option for durability and appearance. The material-only cost for the preferred solution was described as roughly $49,000 and staff said lead time would be about two weeks; the street department is expected to install the barriers.
Staff framed the effort as a temporary solution in advance of a long-range Jackson Avenue reconstruction, which could be funded by federal sources if awarded; the barriers would remain until a permanent project is implemented or removed if they prove ineffective. The board approved using available capital funds for the purchase.
Why this matters: The change directly alters turning movements at a busy commercial node and aims to reduce crash risk and improve traffic flow without waiting for a large-scale reconstruction.
What’s next: Public works will order and schedule installation; the board may revisit the approach if federal funding or a larger project comes through.
