Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are being asked to exercise additional caution at the new all-way stop at Myrtle Road and Ashburn Road in the Town of Whitby.
This improvement will require every driver in every direction to stop their vehicle before entering the intersection and yield the right-of-way to the first vehicle to come to a complete stop, said an announcement by Durham Region.
Drivers must also yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in the crosswalk or intending to cross, it said.
“This enhancement will improve safety by providing a controlled crossing for all road users to cross.”
This new all-way stop is in support of Durham Vision Zero, a long-term plan to ensure a safe transportation system that sees no lives lost or injuries on Durham’s roadways. Learn more at durham.ca/VisionZero.