The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety reviewed several traffic improvements as recommended by City Engineer Rick Gaul during their meeting Monday night.
Gaul explained that striping could be included on Plum Street to ease traffic flow as well as signage that would read “no parking from here to corner” to help larger profile vehicles to maneuver the corner from Jefferson Street north on Plum Street. In a later phase, the curbing on the east part of the intersection could be reconfigured along with the crosswalk to widen the street for traffic off of Jefferson Street. A third phase could include a parking improvement on the eastern side of the street where the street would be widened for two cars to park more inward toward the sidewalk allowing for an easier flow of traffic.
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members unanimously approved a motion to start with the parking signs first and then include the curbing enhancement with the final phase to include the parking aspect. The signage will be installed as soon as they are made and the striping will be done in the spring. Gaul will research funding for all phases of the project. Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt said the funds could be used from his paving budget.
