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Commissioners approve four‑way stop at Lower Seguin and South Santa Clara after residents report high‑speed cut‑throughs
Summary
Following a public hearing in which residents described repeated high‑speed traffic, damaged mailboxes and near‑misses, the court approved installing stop signs at the Lower Seguin Road and South Santa Clara Road intersection in Precinct 4 and asked staff for cost comparisons for solar/LED flashing upgrades.
After a public hearing at the Dec. 16 meeting, Guadalupe County Commissioners approved an order to install stop signs at the intersection of Lower Seguin Road and South Santa Clara Road in Precinct 4.
Residents said the intersection has become a high‑speed cut‑through used by commuters, describing repeated damage to fences and mailboxes and near‑crashes. One nearby resident thanked the court for proposing a four‑way stop and recommended adding solar flashing lights; another suggested rumble strips had already reduced incidents from twice daily to every few days.
Commissioners approved the order and discussed whether upgraded solar/LED flashing options should be used at some intersections. Staff were asked to provide a cost breakdown comparing a standard installation and upgraded signs or flashing kits so the court can establish a policy for when to approve higher‑cost safety devices. A commissioner noted a typical stop sign installation cost "somewhere over $500," and commissioners discussed a policy that balances traffic and safety needs against county expense.
Next steps: Road and Bridge staff will send pricing for standard and upgraded signage; the stop signs will be installed as approved and the court will consider a policy for upgraded signs when staff present cost information.
