Last week, city crews completed the installation of a new 4-way stop at the intersection of Main Street and River Road, including updated signage and thermoplastic stop bars designed to improve safety and traffic flow. “New Traffic Pattern Ahead” signs will remain in place for the next 90 days to help drivers adjust to the change.

The new traffic pattern is intended to improve visibility, reduce delays at the intersection, and create a safer experience for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. Please slow down, watch for the new stop signs, and proceed with caution as everyone gets used to the update.

How is the new intersection working for you so far?

  • a yellow, double stacked traffic control sign that reads: "Stop Ahead", "New Traffic Pattern Ahead"
  • two public works crewmembers use thermal flame devices to heat thermoplastic lines onto the pavement.
  • a public works crewmember carrying a red stop sign. a traffic cone is in the background
  • a public works crewmember inserting a red stop sign into a metal stand
  • two public works crewmembers crouching. the one in the foreground is monitoring the other, with his hand on a propane tank. the one in the background is holding a drill and drilling into a sign stand into the pavement.
  • two public works crewmembers stand on a road holding thermal flame devices heating the pavement. traffic cones are beside them and lead behind them
  • three public works crewmembers install a red stop sign.
  • a red stop sign reading "Stop: All Way"