RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to modify the intersection of Old U.S. 1 and New Hill-Holleman Road in southwestern Wake County to a permanent all-way stop next week, weather permitting. The intersection currently requires vehicles to stop on New Hill-Holleman Road, but traffic on Old U.S. 1 can go through the intersection.
The conversion on Wednesday, Jan. 17, is taking place following an NCDOT investigation that determined traffic volumes at the intersection and other factors warranted installing stop signs on Old U.S. 1. Crews will also place pavement markings on both roads to help warn motorists of the new traffic pattern. On-site flagmen will control traffic through the intersection while work is being performed. It should be done in just one day.
As drivers approach an all-stop intersection, they are advised to follow these right of way rules:
• The first vehicle to the intersection has the right of way ahead of any vehicle that has not yet arrived;
• When two or more vehicles reach an intersection at the same time, the vehicle to the right has the right of way;
• The vehicle with the right of way may move straight ahead or, if legal and after signaling, turn left or right;
• When two facing vehicles approach an intersection at the same time, both drivers can move straight ahead or turn right. If one driver is going straight while the other wants to turn left, the driver who wants to turn left must yield. The driver who is traveling straight ahead has the right of way; and
• Even with the right of way, remember to use the appropriate turn signals and use extra caution when other vehicles and/or pedestrians are at the intersection.
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