DESCRIBED as a "death trap" intersection, mayor Paul Maytom is feeling slightly relieved changes will soon be made at the Research Road and Back Yanco Road crossways.
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Over the years there has been many accidents at the intersection, including around a decade ago when three people died.
Even in the last three weeks another accident occurred, resulting in one man requiring hospitalisation for serious injuries.
Councillor Maytom said he had been making representations for many years to make the intersection safer, fearing more people's lives would be lost if nothing was done.
Now, it appears change will soon occur.
The intersection has several issues that can impede on a driver's ability to determine a course of action at that location.
Back Yanco Road has a speed of 80 km/h and on approach on Research Road from the west it is 100km/h.
There's also a railway line and a power pole on the west side that can confuse drivers, with two stop signs already in play.
The Roads and Martime Services (RMS) has been working with Leeton Shire Council and its traffic committee to try and come up with an appropriate solution that will alert drivers to the fact they are approaching a busy intersection.
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Flashing signs and give way signage is set to be installed warning drivers of the approaching intersection, while new lines will also be painted on as a further alert to motorists.
Further investigations will also be carried out to determine if the power pole on the west side needs to be removed to allow for driver's to have a better view of oncoming traffic while they are giving way.
"This has been something of a bugbear of mine for many, many years now," Cr Maytom said.
"Something needs to be done.
"This is a frightening intersection and we have already lost too many lives here.
"You can see why there are a number of issues here, but hopefully with what we will be doing now, drivers will be more aware of the intersection and we can prevent these accidents from occurring."
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