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Resident urges council to address speeding, crashes on Old Jacksonville Road
Summary
A resident reported repeated speeding and crashes on Old Jacksonville Road between Highway 165 and New Road, saying cars use the route as a shortcut and reach speeds up to 80–90 mph; council indicated it would explore enforcement options such as targeted radar checks.
During public comment a resident living at 6514 Old Jacksonville Road described persistent traffic problems after New Road was resurfaced, saying drivers use the route as a shortcut and reach dangerous speeds. The resident reported multiple accidents at the intersection with Highway 165 and recommended speed-control measures including speed bumps or more enforcement.
The resident reported: "speeds vary anywhere from speed limit of 35 to 80 and 90 miles an hour" and said stop-sign compliance is poor at New Road/Old Jacksonboro Road turns. The mayor and a councilor said law enforcement would be asked to run targeted radar enforcement and that the town was surveying the New Road/17 intersection for a potential flashing/emergency signal.
Why it matters: the complaint identifies a recurring public-safety concern on a residential segment used for cut-through traffic; council asked deputies to increase enforcement as a near-term response while exploring longer-term traffic-calming measures.
