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2 downtown Longview intersections to become 4-way stops

A test completed in April, in which the signals were removed and temporary stop signs were added showed the use of four-way stops was sufficient, the city said.

LONGVIEW, Texas — The city of Longview will be removing all signal equipment at two intersections on Whaley Street starting Thursday to make them both permanent four-way stops. 

According to a Facebook post from the city of Longview, a recent traffic signal warrant analysis identified the signals where Whaley Street intersects with Fredonia and Center Streets were not needed based on nine factors that were examined. 

A test completed in April, in which the signals were removed and temporary stop signs were added, showed the use of four-way stops was sufficient for traffic safety, the city of Longview said. 

The statement added permanent traffic signs like those throughout downtown will also be installed.

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