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Consider an Ordinance authorizing the temporary traffic control change on Llewellyn Drive during the Capital Improvement Project construction.
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DATE: July 7, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, Interim City Manager
FROM: Andrew Zagars, P.E. City Engineer
SUBJECT: Ordinance to authorize the temporary traffic control on Llewellyn Drive during the CIP construction
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Llewellyn Drive is in the south part of town between Stagecoach and Featherline Road. This is a local roadway that connects to both roadways. This roadway connects both roads and has a history of bypass traffic going through the neighborhood. The roadway is an average of 18 feet in width. With the construction of Stagecoach, this traffic has increased for vehicles trying to avoid the construction, and the traffic signals at Stagecoach and W.S. Young, and Stagecoach and Featherline Road.
In February 2026 Public Works received a request for speed study to be done through the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (NTCP). The test was run between March 2, 2026 and March 6, 2026. The results of the speed study test showed excessive speeding and an increase in traffic along the roadway showing that the public are using Llewellyn Drive as a bypass. The higher volumes correspond to the peak hours of traffic and the school hours of the neighboring schools.
After reviewing the collected data, it was determined that installation of additional signage for the speed limits was recommended. This included one set of radar signs showing motorists the speed limit and flashing LED signs in another location.
Additional testing was performed during the week of April 20th-24th. The results showed a decrease in speeding to acceptable limits, but an increase in traffic volumes. As a result, the decision to install temporary “Road Closed to Thru Traffic” signs were installed to help deter the bypass traffic.
Additional testing was run on April 27 through May 1, May 1 through May 8, May 11 through May 15, and May 18 through May 22. All tests showed a continual decrease in traffic volumes with the speed limits remaining within acceptable limits.
As part of the NTCP, Phase 1 focusses on the installation of signs to inform the public, additional striping, and increase in law enforcement. Engineering reviewed the data and determined that keeping the temporary road closure signs is recommended for the duration of the capital projects within the area. The Stagecoach Phase 1 project is currently under construction with a completion expected by the end of the summer of 26. Shortly following will be the construction of Stagecoach Phase 2 and the Featherline widening projects. Llewellyn Drive is within the limits of all these projects. It is the recommendation of the engineering department to maintain the temporary Road Closure signs through the duration of the construction of all three projects.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Authorize the ordinance to maintain the Temporary Road Closed to Thru Traffic Signs along Llewellyn Drive for the duration of the Capital projects in the immediate area that include Stagecoach Road Reconstruction, Phases 1 and 2, and the reconstruction of Featherline Road.
2. Do not authorize the proposed Ordinance to maintain the current Temporary Road Closed to Thru Traffic Signs and have them removed
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff are recommending Alternative 1 to adopt the proposed Ordinance to maintain the Temporary Road Closed to Thru Traffic Signs along Llewellyn Drive for the duration of the Capital projects in the immediate area. Llewellyn Drive is a special case where this road is being negatively impacted by three capital projects in a short time frame. Continual test results have shown that the signage has reduced the overall bypass traffic.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms with state and local policy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
N/A
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
N/A
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
N/A
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adopting the proposed Ordinance to maintain the Temporary Road Closed to Thru Traffic Signs along Llewellyn Drive for the duration of the Capital projects in the immediate area.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Engineering Services
Finance
Legall
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Ordinance
Presentation