Project Complete
Temporary signs will remain in place until the new permanent signs arrive in November.
About this project
In 2021, MnDOT, Clara City, Chippewa County, and the Highway 23 Coalition partnered to conduct a safety study evaluating different intersection options to improve safety and traffic movement.
The recommendation of the study was to convert the intersection to an all-way stop control layout with LED stop signs at both the Highway 23 and Highway 7 approaches.
An all-way stop control will best serve the needs of this intersection to meet traffic volume capacity and decrease crash risk.
Summary of work
Highway 23
- Left turn lanes were removed to lessen confusion at the all-way stop controlled intersection
- The stop sign in the median was placed closer to the through lane
- New LED (light emitting diode) stop signs were installed
- an LED stop sign is a traffic sign that lights up with energy efficient lights to make it easier for drivers to see, especially at night or in bad weather. The bright lights help grab attention, making it safer for drivers to notice the stop sign from farther away.
Highway 7
- Permanent and temporary signage were installed to guide motorists
- Rumble strips were installed to alert motorists and enhance safety
- New LED stop signs were installed