Fort Worth Implements New Safety Measures on Dangerous East Berry Street Curve

Addressing East Berry Street Safety Concerns

• ⚠️ Residents of Fort Worth have voiced concerns about a dangerous stretch of East Berry Street, citing numerous crashes and persistent speeding.
• 🎯 The city is implementing new safety measures, including second set of chevrons, to address driver behavior and reduce accidents.

Proposed Safety Enhancements

• 📍 Plans include installing new curve warning signs, arrows, and setting an advisory speed limit of 25 mph.
• 💡 These measures are designed to grab drivers' attention and encourage them to slow down as they approach the curve.
• 🗣️ City staff shared these plans with residents, who expressed a sense of relief that action is being taken.

Long-Term Vision and Next Steps

• 🚧 While acknowledging that drivers must also do their part, the city views this as a first step in a larger plan.
• 🏗️ Future improvements include enhancing intersection visibility and a long-term review of the entire corridor to improve overall safety.
• 🗓️ The goal is to have the new signage installed by January 2026, with hopes of completing it sooner.
• 🚧 The next phase involves installing poles, requiring careful ground inspection to avoid underground obstructions.