The district assets committee last week recommended to the council the trial intersection change at Ryrie, James and Clyde Sts be permanently implemented.
A trial closure of the northern end of Ryrie St has been in place since last October after it was dubbed "the most dangerous intersection in the district" by the police in a letter to the Clutha District Council.
Police said there were too many road rules for drivers to consider when negotiating the three-way intersection.
James St is also a heavy traffic bypass, running parallel to Balclutha's main business area before rejoining State Highway 1 at the intersection with Ryrie and Clyde Sts.
Council staff told the committee, during the trial closure period, comments received from residents in Ryrie St and the general public had been overwhelmingly in support of a permanent closure. This view was supported by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) and police.
If the recommendation is adopted by the council next week, it will consult the NZTA to gain its final approval and assistance for the physical closure and associated design.
The Otago Daily Times understands this is most likely to be in the form of a cul-de-sac for Ryrie St.
