Caltrans is planning to install a four-way stop at the intersection of Highway 49 and Shaws Flat Road in Sonora, Tuolumne County, later this summer. The project has drawn criticism from county supervisors who say they were not adequately informed and that the solution may not be safe.
- The four-way stop is expected to be implemented around late July. - Supervisors Steve Griefer and Jaron Brandon expressed concerns about the lack of community input and stakeholder engagement.
- The intersection has a history of accidents, but supervisors worry that rushing the project could lead to more collisions. - Caltrans is also considering long-term options like a traffic light or roundabout.
The project remains controversial as local officials push for more transparency and alternative solutions.