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Commission approves 4-way stop at 211 and McIntyre after traffic study found sight-line, safety issues
Summary
County commissioners approved Resolution 2025-34 to install a four-way stop at 211 and McIntyre Road following an Olson Engineering analysis that cited a previous fatality and sight-line obstruction from tall corn; installation will require minor asphalt removal and utility locates.
Leavenworth County commissioners approved Resolution 2025-34 to place a four-way stop at the intersection of 211 (Eleventh) and McIntyre Road after staff presented an engineering study and resident safety concerns.
Bill (county public-works staff) told the commission an Olson Engineering analysis found generally low crash rates but identified a previous fatal collision and a lack of sight lines for northbound drivers when corn reaches field height, which can obscure eastbound traffic. The recommendation was a four-way stop to ensure vehicles fully stop and improve sight lines.
Installation logistics and cost: Bill said the stop will require removing asphalt in the southeast quadrant, calling for a utility locate and saw cutting before setting posts and pavement work; the project will not be immediate but expected within about a week and a half. County staff estimated the traffic study and implementation costs at roughly $8,000–$10,000.
Resident and staff comments: Commissioners said they had received calls from school bus drivers and parents about safety at the intersection. County counsel explained that placement of traffic-control devices typically follows engineering standards and traffic studies; courts have required studies in claims where signage was changed without engineering analysis. A commissioner noted that initial engineering costs can be sizable but justified by safety concerns; another asked, “What’s a life worth?” during discussion of the implementation cost.
Outcome: The motion to adopt Resolution 2025-34 passed unanimously. Staff said the city/county will schedule the asphalt work and install the signs after completing utility locates and excavation for the sign base.
Ending: Commissioners encouraged residents to bring safety concerns forward; staff said the county prioritized projects using accident counts and public input and had previously used CARES and ARPA funds for roadwork in accident-prone areas.
