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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, Ma...
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