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Summerville council approves 3-way stop at Smythe Drive and King Charles Circle after resident safety appeals
Summary
Following written requests from Newington Plantation residents, the Summerville Town Council voted to install a three-way stop at the intersection of Smythe Drive and King Charles Circle and asked public works to add advance warning signage.
The Summerville Town Council voted to install a three-way stop at the intersection of Smythe Drive and King Charles Circle after residents raised safety concerns about speeding and limited sight lines.
The change followed written requests from Newington Plantation residents. Melanie Russo, who identified herself as a Newington resident in a letter read at the meeting, said the intersection “has become increasingly dangerous due to speeding cars” and asked the council to install “a simple 3 way stop sign” to protect children, pedestrians and neighbors. Another letter from Larry Collette, submitted on behalf of about 546 households in…
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