Summary
A resident reported three accidents in four months at Osterhout and South Sudan, including one in his own yard, and asked for a flashing light like the one at Osterhout and Oakland. The mayor said the city manager would follow up with him.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown, though a signal installation would carry a cost to the city.
Drivers and residents near the Osterhout/Sudan intersection, especially with growing subdivision traffic.
Anyone traveling that intersection faces ongoing crash risk until improvements are made.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Oct 6, 2026
A resident reported three accidents in four months at Osterhout and South Sudan, including one in his own yard, and asked for a flashing light like the one at Osterhout and Oakland. The mayor said the city manager would follow up with him.
City Council - Aug 11, 2026
A 24-year Sudan Street resident says the intersection of South Westnedge and Osterhout is dangerous, especially for left turns, and a downed stop sign took weeks to replace before a recent accident. He's asking for no-passing signs and more speed enforcement on a 40 mph stretch drivers routinely exceed.
City Council - Jun 9, 2026
A resident flagged dangerous intersections at Osterhout with Portage Road and South Westnedge; the city manager confirmed a roundabout at Osterhout and Westnedge is planned around 2028.
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