“Stop, look up and proceed properly,” is the message sent out by the Wyoming Department of Transportation for motorists on Grant Street in Rock Springs.
Since completion and opening of the Grant Street connector to College Drive, WYDOT has received many inquiries about the proper turning movements from Grant Street. To help clarify which are the turning lanes and through lanes, WYDOT has added overhead lane signs to the signal arms and ground off the conflicting pavement markings. New pavement markings will be installed this summer during the statewide pavement markings project.
Motorists travelling on Grant Street and needing to make a left turn onto Center Street should use the left lane only. Motorists needing to make a right turn onto Center Street should use the right lane, as should motorists needing to continue straight through the intersection.
“Motorists really need to look up and be paying attention to the lane signs to make their turning movements safely,” said Theresa Herbin, WYDOT District 3 public relations specialist in Rock Springs. “They also need to move into the correct lane as early as possible, restrict cell phone usage or other distractions, and please, buckle up; the life you save could be your own,” she said.
Since completion and opening of the Grant Street connector to College Drive, WYDOT has received many inquiries about the proper turning movements from Grant Street. To help clarify which are the turning lanes and through lanes, WYDOT has added overhead lane signs to the signal arms and ground off the conflicting pavement markings. New pavement markings will be installed this summer during the statewide pavement markings project.
Motorists travelling on Grant Street and needing to make a left turn onto Center Street should use the left lane only. Motorists needing to make a right turn onto Center Street should use the right lane, as should motorists needing to continue straight through the intersection.
“Motorists really need to look up and be paying attention to the lane signs to make their turning movements safely,” said Theresa Herbin, WYDOT District 3 public relations specialist in Rock Springs. “They also need to move into the correct lane as early as possible, restrict cell phone usage or other distractions, and please, buckle up; the life you save could be your own,” she said.
It is a simple message, but there are times when people forget about it. It's a natural reaction to do so in our busy lives. However, when you're driving on the road, it's your role to be responsible, to take note of things like this, in order to avoid the risk of car accidents and injury.
ReplyDelete-Tracy Pierre
“Motorists really need to look up and be paying attention to the lane signs to make their turning movements safely,”--- This is true. All motorists must really be attentive to signage and road conditions. And aside from being attentive, it’s also essential for a driver to be considerate to other road users. You must give clear signs and signals when making any turning movement so that others will be aware of it, and prevent accidents.
ReplyDeleteCindie Guevara
It’s important that when you’re driving, you must really concentrate and try not to be distracted by other things that might put you at risk of accidents. Using cellular phones while driving is what most people tend to do. If there’s an important message or call that you need to answer to, take a moment to pull off on the side of the road, where you can make your call. It’s just one way of keeping yourself and other motorists safe while on the road.
ReplyDeleteCollin Deck
I have to agree with you Collin. There’s not a single day that I never noticed drivers texting or talking on their phone while driving. Well, I am sure that the police noticed them too. It’s just that there is a lack of implementation when it comes to regulations and handing out penalties seem just fine for those offenders. A harsher punishment and stricter implementation should be put into effect if we are to see any changes.
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