Caltrans proposes all‑way stop, flashing beacon and parking changes at Woodside '4 Corners' intersection

Caltrans on Aug. 30 told Woodside residents it plans to convert the intersection of Highway 84 and Skyline/Highway 35 — locally known as “4 Corners” — to an all‑way stop, add turn restrictions and install a rapid‑flashing beacon at the north crosswalk as part of a design now about 50% complete and expected to move to construction next fall.

The proposal, presented by Caltrans Bay Area staff, lists a construction budget in the range of $500,000 and focuses on signage, pavement markings and sight‑line improvements rather than major geometric reconstruction. ‘‘Our No. 1 priority is improving safety for all road users,’’ said Anirpreet Singh, acting chief safety officer for Caltrans Bay Area, as Caltrans staff described the package to about 40 people in the room and dozens more online.

Caltrans said the intersection currently operates with stop control only on Route 84; the slip lane from southbound 35 to westbound 84 has no stop control and parking adjacent to the junction obstructs drivers’ views. To address those problems, the agency proposed: converting to four‑way stop control; installing new stop‑ahead, turn‑restriction and warning signs; repainting curb edges red to ‘‘daylight’’ sight lines; restriping crosswalks and roadway markings; pruning vegetation; removing a southern…