Traffic & Transit
New 4-Way Stop Sign Installed At Summit And Clifton In Westfield
Message boards and enhanced police presence are present to maximize awareness of and compliance with the new traffic requirement.
WESTFIELD, NJ — A new all-way stop sign was installed at the corner of Summit Avenue and Clifton Street in Westfield.
The installation on Monday was in response to a request made by area residents. This request prompted a review by the Public Safety, Transportation, and Parking Committee.
Following the review, a traffic warrant analysis was conducted which found that the intersection met the threshold for the implementation of an all-way stop.
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The Westfield Mayor and Council approved an ordinance in July to establish the all-way stops at the intersections of Summit Avenue and Clifton Street, also Westfield Avenue and Park Street.
Signage was put in place on Monday on all four sides of the intersection to indicate no parking is allowed within 50 feet of the stop signs.
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Message boards are also in place and there is an enhanced police presence which will remain in the area to maximum awareness of and compliance with this new traffic requirement.
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