WHARTON — Drivers in the Wharton Lakes subdivision will see changes at several intersections after Wharton City Council approved two new stop signs and the removal of two others on LaDelle Street.
Council approved the traffic changes during its Sept. 28 meeting. City officials later confirmed to Wharton Post that the item was approved without changes.
According to information provided to council, the city identified two locations in Wharton Lakes where additional stop signs were needed to help slow traffic and improve pedestrian and vehicle safety in the residential area.
The new stop signs will be installed at:
- Nicholas Street at Sadie Marie Lane, facing north
- Sadie Marie Lane at Abigale Street, facing north
The changes are part of an amendment to the city’s ordinance covering designated stop intersections.
Two LaDelle Street stop signs to be removed
Council also approved removing two existing stop signs in the 1400 block of LaDelle Street.
One sign currently faces east and the other faces west.
According to the information presented to council, those stop signs are expected to be replaced with a speed bump designed to remain safe for emergency vehicles.
That means the city is changing the type of traffic control at that location rather than simply removing the stop signs without a replacement measure.
Traffic changes aimed at slowing vehicles
The Wharton Lakes additions are intended to reduce vehicle speeds as the neighborhood continues to develop.
The city’s council packet said the additional stop signs are expected to help with traffic and pedestrian safety through the subdivision.
The changes will affect drivers traveling through Nicholas Street, Sadie Marie Lane and Abigale Street once the new signs are installed.
Wharton City Council approved the ordinance as presented during the Sept. 28 meeting.
The city maintains its council agendas, packets and minutes online for public review.
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