Four-Way Stop (Finally) Coming To One Of Concord’s Most Dangerous Intersections

On Tuesday, the New Hampshire Department of Transportation will convert the Mountain Road/Route 132 and Hoit Road intersection to an all-way stop intersection. State officials said the conversion, which is weather-dependent and will require "short duration" lane closures, will be performed between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

"The project will convert the traffic control configuration of the intersection from an existing two-way stop control to an all-way stop control where all approaches are regulated by a 'stop' sign," Jennifer Lane of the NH DOT said. "The goal of this project is to improve overall driver safety by reducing the number and severity of motor vehicle collisions."

Collisions have been an issue at the intersection for several years, with city officials noting it was one of the most dangerous intersections in Concord.

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Lane said portable message boards will be at the intersection warning motorists to stop for about a month. Signs alerting drivers to "new" panels and "stop ahead" warnings will also be installed. Pavement markings will be made, "all way" plaques will be installed, and the flashing lights will be removed, she said.

Lane added federal officials recognize all-way stop intersections as effective "lifesaving projects," with data showing a "significant" decrease in fatalities and serious injuries in rural intersections where conversions are made.

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