Photo: Stop sign in place for a four-way stop at the intersection of Pleasant Hill and McIngvale/Swinnea Roads. (DeSoto County Government on Facebook)
Dec. 23, 2024 – Just in time for Christmas, a four-way stop is now in force at Pleasant Hill and McIngvale/Swinnea Roads – an area that has been the site of numerous crashes. The stop signs have been put in place and enforced as of today (Dec. 23).
Officials say the four-way stop is a temporary fix ahead of the future installation of traffic control lights at the intersection.
Credit DeSoto County Government on Facebook
“This temporary 4-way stop is an important step to protect the safety of drivers and residents in the area,” said Supervisor Lee Caldwell, whose district includes the intersection. “We understand that change can be an adjustment, but safety is our top priority.”
The four-way stop is only a short-term solution to improve safety. DeSoto County and the City of Hernando are partnering to install a traffic light at the intersection.
“We expect the light to be installed before school starts at the new high school,” said Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson. “We want to thank drivers for their patience and cooperation as we make these improvements.”
The cost of the project is being shared between the County and the City, and the traffic light is expected to be operational by early summer.
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