MARTINSVILLE, VA – Five stoplights in Uptown Martinsville will soon be replaced with stop signs.
The city says this is in an effort to reduce speeding and increase walkability and pedestrian safety.
Over the next 30 days, the stoplights will become flashing red before transitioning to a stop sign.
During that period, city officials say they will monitor traffic changes.
If the changes occur without issue, the stoplights will be removed, and the changes will be made permanent on April 25.
The following intersections will be impacted:
Moss Street and West Church Street
Bridge Street and East Church Street
East Church Street and Walnut Street
East Church Street and Broad Street
West Main Street and Wall Street