Columbia set to address traffic concerns on Hoylake Drive during meeting

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ)

The City of Columbia Public Works is opening its doors Thursday evening to address safety concerns about a residential road on the east side of town.

City officials will host an open house from 6-7 p.m. to discuss a traffic calming project on Hoylake Drive between East Broadway and South Rolling Hills Road.

The meeting comes after a traffic study found vehicles in the area were traveling at speeds higher than desired.

According to the city, the traffic study measured both traffic volume and vehicle speeds in the area. Officials said the corridor was identified as a concern because many drivers were exceeding the preferred speed limit.

Residents and community members will have the chance to review possible traffic calming concepts, ask questions and share feedback with city engineering staff.

Project information and design diagrams will be available both at the meeting and online. Public comments will be accepted through June 19 as the city continues developing possible solutions.

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