The City of Jeffersonville announced a plan to address traffic concerns in the Holmans Lane traffic corridor.
The City will install dynamic radar speed indication signage at multiple locations in the City, including within the Eastbrook Manor Subdivision. The signs will provide immediate notification to vehicular drivers of their speed as it relates to the posted speed limit. More importantly, the data will be collected and reviewed by City Engineering to see if additional steps are necessary to reduce traffic.
Additionally, the City will be adjusting the timing of the signals at Peach Blossom, 10th and Holmans, and 10th and Meijer Drive in an effort to provide a better flow of traffic traveling southbound on Holmans to eastbound on 10thStreet. There has been a significant change in traffic patterns in the area as a result of the closure of Charlestown Pike, which is scheduled to be opened by the Fall of this year. The closure has caused traffic to back up on Holmans Lane with many motorists traveling through the Eastbrook Manor Subdivision to avoid the intersection and 10th and Holmans.
City Engineer Andy Crouch noted that by adjusting the timing of the signals in the area it will offer a faster and easier commute so there will be less cut-through traffic on the local roads.
“This is a stepped and metered approach to address the concerns of many residents in the area of Holmans Lane,” said Crouch. “We want to implement this plan to see what kind of relief happens and then make a decision whether more steps are needed. We’re hopeful that this plan along with the eventual opening of Charlestown Pike will ultimately reduce the cut-through traffic.”
Meanwhile, the Jeffersonville Police Department will continue to have traffic patrol within the Eastbrook Manor Subdivision.
“We’re already seeing a calming effect of the traffic in the area since we’ve increased patrolling to enforce traffic laws ,” said Police Chief Scott McVoy. “Our efforts along with the new radar speed signs and timing adjustment of nearby signals will go a long way in addressing residents’ concerns.”
