To enhance roadway safety, the Georgia Department of Transportation has chosen to convert the current two-way stop at the intersection of State Route (SR) 292 and Anderson Church Road/Burkhalter Road to an all-way stop starting Thursday, Feb. 6, if weather permits. The intersection is located approximately two miles east of the Town of Collins in Tattnall County.
Leading up to the switch, the Georgia DOT will complete the following high priority work:
• SR 292: installation of stop signs, advance warning stop ahead signage, stop bar with word stop and rumble strips;
• Anderson Church Road and Burkhalter Road install rumble strips;
• SR 292 and Anderson Church Road/Burkhalter Road: installation of “All Way” plate on the bottom of stop signs.
Message boards will be in place on both approaches of SR 292 to notify the traveling public about the new all-stop condition. These boards should remain for several weeks after the switch, as motorists adjust to the different operation. Georgia DOT sign and maintenance teams will be in the roadway leading up to the official all-way stop launch executing the above activities.
The Department asks all citizens that travel in this area to drive alert while drivers become familiar with the new stop conditions.
As always, for information about travel conditions on Georgia’s interstates and state routes, call 511 before getting on the road. Georgia 511 is a free phone service that provides real-time traffic and travel information statewide, including traffic conditions, incidents, lane closures, and delays. Callers can transfer to operators to request assistance or report incidents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In southeast Georgia, you can also request CHAMP roadside assistance by calling 511. More information is available at www.511ga.org.
