NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — New Hutchinson City Manager Enrico Villegas is hitting the ground running when it comes to addressing the issues at 43rd and Halstead.
"Mary Grace and I have met with engineering staff to discuss that topic, among many others," Villegas said. "At that time, I did direct engineering staff to move forward with the warrant analysis for that intersection, in particular, and to also task JEO with looking at, is there a way to condense some of the study time that they may need? I think, factoring in some of the safety concerns that have happened, with the crashes that have been pointed out, instead of a month or two, does it need to be that long? At least, that will be something for JEO to look at."
He also had another idea for additional driver awareness on 43rd.
"A digital speed limit sign, say, you know, you're speed limit 35, then it clocks you as you're driving," Villegas said. "Just to bring some attention, have them place some along there."
The city already does that on East 30th as you travel west into town and the speed limit goes down from 55 to 45.
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