Traffic signals out at intersections, drivers must stop in all directions

/ September 30, 2024

Several traffic signals throughout the City of Hickory continue to be out due to damage caused by Hurricane Helene. While traffic signals continue to be repaired, Hickory drivers are reminded that intersections without working traffic signals are to be treated as all-way stops. Drivers in each direction must come to a complete stop at these intersections:

8th Ave NW and 4th St Dr NW/4th St Dr NW
N Center St and 5th Ave NW
2nd St NW and 3rd Ave NW
13th St SW and U.S. 321 SW
14th Ave NW and 6th St NW
13th St SW and 2nd Ave SW
12th St SW and 2nd Ave SW
Brookford Blvd and U.S. 321 Northbound
U.S. 70 and 19th St SW
Springs Rd and 27th St PL NE
N.C. 127 and 1st Ave NE
5th St NE and 13th Ave NE – 21st Ave NE (closed, crews working on)

Per North Carolina General Statute 20-158:
“When a traffic signal is not illuminated due to a power outage or other malfunction, vehicles shall approach the intersection and proceed through the intersection as though such intersection is controlled by a stop sign on all approaches to the intersection. This subdivision shall not apply if the movement of traffic at the intersection is being directed by a law enforcement officer, another authorized person, or another type of traffic control device.”

“We have observed drivers continuing through these lights without slowing down or stopping. This creates a very dangerous situation. Please slow down and pay attention!” said Hickory Police Chief Reed Baer.

Please be cautious as storm cleanup and repairs continue throughout the city.

For the latest City of Hickory updates, continue to check www.hickorync.gov and the City’s Facebook page, City of Hickory, NC – Government.