The project near City Hall includes several key safety upgrades completed and planned. New roundabouts were already installed in 2023, and crews are adding a dedicated turn lane for eastbound 50th to northbound Dale, new medians on 50th Street, and wider sidewalks. The intersection with Grange Road will receive a new traffic signal with dedicated left turns and new crosswalks on all sides.

City officials emphasized that the design prioritizes safety across all transportation modes. One strategy involves narrowing traffic lanes to naturally slow vehicle speeds. "The traffic lanes will be more narrow that'll hopefully constrict the flow of traffic and slow people down," a city representative explained. The overall goal, officials noted, is "making it safer for all modes of transportation."

Residents in the nearby Sunny Slope neighborhood had previously raised concerns about pedestrian safety along 50th Street, which the project directly addresses. For drivers navigating the closure, city officials recommend using Eden Avenue as the primary detour route for local trips, connecting at Vernon Street.

The project is expected to wrap up by the third week of August. While no formal votes were recorded during this retreat discussion, the presentation provided residents with crucial details about the timeline, detour routes, and specific improvements coming to the intersection.