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Southampton hears proposals to add stop signs and extend no-stopping zones along Sunrise Highway and County Road 79
Summary
The board heard and closed public hearings on proposed code amendments to add stop regulations at rest-area entrances/exits on Sunrise Highway, codify a four-way stop at Bridgehampton Turnpike and Narrow Lane, and extend no-stopping zones on County Road 79 to improve sight distance.
Town staff presented three traffic-related code amendments and the board opened and closed public hearings on the measures at the June 23 meeting.
May Melany, the town's assistant engineer, said the state Department of Transportation requested stop signs be added to the entrances and exits of the rest-area parking areas on Sunrise Highway (Route 27). Staff said the physical signs are already installed and that the code change (chapter 312-9) would codify the state recommendation in local law; the stated purpose is to slow drivers entering/exiting rest areas and to improve safety.
A second hearing addressed codifying stop controls at the intersection of Bridgehampton Turnpike (County Road 79) and Narrow Lane. Staff said the county installed northbound and southbound stop control and requested local code be amended to reflect a four-way stop there to address sight-distance concerns. Board members noted increased east-west traffic and said a traffic signal could be considered in the future.
A third hearing covered amending vehicle-and-traffic rules on County Road 79 to extend 'no stopping anytime' regulations to improve sight distance at Narrow Lane. Staff specified the extent: on the west side 130 feet south of Narrow Lane and on the east side 293 feet south of Narrow Lane, replacing a prior gap in the regulations. The change was described as requested by the county and aimed at intersection safety.
Board members asked practical questions (ramp length, potential backups entering rest-area parking) and staff answered that the approaches have sufficient space and that the stop signs are intended to reduce speed and improve safety.
The hearings were closed by motion; staff and the board indicated the amendments follow county/state requests and that formal adoption steps will proceed according to the town's code-amendment process.
Source: assistant town engineer May Melany and staff presentation at the Southampton Town Board meeting, June 23, 2026.
