March 19, 2024

Uncontrolled intersection addressed in northwest Newton

Uncontrolled intersections in the northwest area of Newton have been approved for traffic signs.

City council waived the third reading of the ordinance and approved nine uncontrolled “T” intersections to receive signage as a part of the city’s efforts to make Newton a safe community.

“There are a total of seven uncontrolled intersections remaining in this area,” interim city administrator Jarrod Wellik said. “Two uncontrolled intersections remaining in the northeast Newton were also analyzed.”

The area addressed by the Traffic Safety Committee is bound on the east by First Street North, on the south by First Avenue West and to the north and west by city limits along with two intersection in northeast Newton.

Stop signs will be added at intersections for:

• Northbound traffic on West 15th Street North at North Seventh Avenue West

• Westbound traffic on North Third Avenue East at East 20th Street North

• Westbound traffic on North Fifth Avenue East at East 10th Street North

• Westbound traffic on North Second Avenue West at West Ninth Street North

• Eastbound traffic on North Second Avenue West at West 15th Street Place North

• Eastbound traffic on North Third Avenue West at West 11th Street North

• Westbound traffic on North Third Avenue West at West 15th Street Place North

• Westbound traffic on North Fifth Avenue West at West Third Street North

• Eastbound traffic on North Fifth Avenue West at West Seventh Street North

The addition of the traffic signs is a part of the city’s continued endevour to make Newton a safe community. To date, the city has placed traffic signs at more than 50 intersections throughout the city.

Contact Jame A. Pierson at
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