Saxapahaw - On Tuesday, April 17, the N.C. Department of Transportation will construct an all-way stop at the intersection of West Greensboro Chapel Hill Road and Pleasant Hill Church Road southwest of Saxapahaw.
Currently the intersections of West Greensboro Chapel Hill Road and Pleasant Hill Road have stop signs, and there is free-flowing traffic on Sylvan School Road. This intersection is being converted to an all-way stop following an NCDOT investigation that found safety concerns.
“To help alert drivers of the signal change, we are also installing flashing warning signs along West Greensboro Chapel Hill Road,” said NCDOT Engineer Mike Mills.
To allow crews to install the additional stop signs and pavement markings, various lanes on both roads will be closed intermittently between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
As drivers approach the 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 wait. 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 be careful to avoid hitting other vehicles and pedestrians.
NCDOT reminds motorists to watch signs for construction information, stay alert and obey the posted speed limit.
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