Dangerous intersection changed to four-way stop

GENTRY -- Safety improvements were to be made at the intersection of Arkansas Highways 12 and 43 in Gentry, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department officials.

Crews added signs indicating the intersection will be a four-way stop, rather than a two-way stop, according to an April 3 AHTD release. Temporary message signs will be posted all month to alert drivers about the change.

The safety modification was to occur Tuesday, April 7, at 9 a.m., weather permitting, the release stated.

The intersection has a history of accidents including numerous fatality accidents over recent years. The change to a four-way stop is an effort to prevent accidents there.

General News on 04/08/2015