City leaders in Sheridan have installed a new four‑way stop at the intersection of East Brundage and Scott Streets, a change that residents say will make daily travel safer for motorists, school‑age children and commercial drivers.

According to Sheridan Media, the intersection recorded seven crashes over a two‑year span from 2024 to 2026, meeting the Transportation Master Plan’s criteria for a dangerous crossing and prompting the city to act.

City Councilmember Terry Weitzel and Public Works Director Hanns Mercer appeared on the station’s Pulse program to urge the public to notice the new stop. Weitzel said conversations with neighbors revealed that residents are pleased with the improvement, noting that the community had previously supported a temporary stop at the same location.

To draw attention to the new signs, the public works department has placed bright flags on each stop sign. Mercer explained that the flags are a common practice and will stay in place for roughly a year, giving frequent drivers time to develop the habit of stopping at the intersection.

Local truck driver John Miller, who works for Goose Creek Transport, praised the decision, stating, “Visibility out the right side of our buses is restricted by the configuration and the four‑way stop makes it so much easier for us. Thank you!”

City officials expect the added stop to reduce collision risk and improve traffic flow for everyone, from school buses to family cars. The flags will be removed after the one‑year period, at which point the stop signs will remain as a permanent safety feature.

What’s next: Residents are encouraged to obey the new stop signs and allow extra time to adjust to the change. The city will monitor traffic patterns and crash data throughout the coming year to assess the stop’s effectiveness.

Sources: sheridanmedia.com