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NEWS RELEASE <br /> May 5, 198 <br /> CONTACT: ike Weishar, 687-5237 <br /> andra Gleason, 687-5523 <br /> ~ FOR IMMEDI TE RELEASE <br /> BERTLES N ROAD AND ROOSEVELT BLVD. INTERSECTION CHANGED TO FOUR-WAY STOP <br /> On Thursday, May 8, Public Works Transportation Division crews will <br /> i I install f ur-way stop signs at the intersection of Bertleson Road and <br /> Roosevelt 81vd. The intersection currently has two-way stop signs <br /> for east/ est traffic on Roosevelt Blvd. According to Mike Weishar, Public <br /> Works tra fic engineer, the intersection has had eight accidents since the <br /> city completed the extension of Roosevelt to Bertleson in August, 1985. <br /> i The City ill install a traffic signal light at the intersection this fall. <br /> Weis ar explained the City has monitored the intersection since its <br /> i <br /> opening. "We keep a file on traffic volumes and accident rates for all <br /> intersect ons in the city. New intersections like Roosevelt Blvd. are <br /> monitored even more closely. We knew the intersection would eventually <br /> require a signal, but because of the accidents, we feel we need to install <br /> I~ I a new sig al as soon as possible. The four-way stop sign, which is a <br /> ~ temporary measure, is safer than the two-way because it slows and stops <br /> i all lanes of traffic. We've ordered the signal and will install it as <br /> ~I <br /> soon as w receive it, but that could take six months." <br /> Mino traffic delays could occur as crews complete the street markings. <br /> For more information call 687-5218. <br /> <br /> ~ ( END <br /> i <br /> <br />