HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-02-19 Public Comment - J. & H. Hauskins - Cottonwood Road Construction Plan •
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-1 Valley West Resident
Bozeman, MT 59718
City of Bozeman
Attn: City Commission
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771
September 2, 2019
Bozeman City Commissioners,
As a resident in the Valley West subdivision, I am writing to request a review of the
construction planned in the vicinity of Durston and Cottonwood. As I understand, there is to be
no left turn allowed into Classical Way. Classical Way is the singular access to Petra Academy,
Bronken Fields, and the wetland trails along Baxter Creek. As a resident I have witnessed the
large amount of traffic into and out of this area and I believe that the absence of a left turn lane
will negatively impact the quality of life in the Valley West neighborhood.
During the construction phase earlier this summer, traffic was routed around the
Durston-Cottonwood intersection through our neighborhood via Bembrick and Eneboe Streets.
These roads were not designed for heavy traffic flow and many in our neighborhood rely on the
ability to park on those roads for access to residences. Cars were continually backed up and
forced to weave in, out and around residential streets. The lack of a left turn into Classical Way
will undoubtedly lead to increased traffic through the Valley West neighborhood as northbound
drivers seek an alternate route to Classical Way. As it is, there are already very long lines of
traffic attempting to make left turns onto Durston from both Clifden and Eneboe, often resulting
in blocked driveways and alley access for Valley West residents. Frustration is mounting as the
congestion increases and will certainly escalate as the school year begins.
Given the disproportionate impact on the Valley West community, we implore you to
revise the existing construction plan and allow for a left turn into Classical Way.
Respectfully,
An
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