Commissioners direct review of intersection at 300 West and Farmer's Gravel after multiple crashes

Commissioners on Sept. 2 discussed community requests for a stop sign at the intersection of 300 West and Farmer's Gravel after residents reported two or three crashes in recent months. The board did not order a formal study at the meeting but asked the county highway representative, Rick, to inspect the location and determine whether a traffic study is warranted. Commissioner K. said a study would involve expense and noted the intersection is "kind of a unique location for stop signs," while another commissioner suggested increased signage might help. Rick agreed to review traffic parameters and crash history and return with a recommendation on whether to proceed with a formal traffic study that could justify installing a four-way stop. No motion or vote was taken; the direction to have highway staff assess the site and potentially initiate a study was the only recorded action.