Many drivers are not noticing this rather small sign suspended on the traffic signal cables and Village Way and 15/501, and there have been many close calls as drivers exiting Fearrington Village with a right turn on red challenge U-turning vehicles in the intersection.
There is also a small sign mounted on a post located on the edge of the exit on Village Way, That small sign is also easy to miss seeing, especially since drivers have to keep their eyes trained on fast-moving 15/501 (55 mph or faster) northbound traffic approaching in two lanes from around a curve on their left to assess whether it's safe to begin making a right turn on red.
Thanks to the diligence of Warren Ort, the current Health, Safety, & Security FHA Board member and Fearrington resident Russell Davis, NCDOT is currently studying how to improve the signage. During October, NCDOT's traffic unit is pulling together accident data for this intersection to help them understand what solutions might be applicable to the U-turn/Right turn conflict.
In the meanwhile, and afterward as well, please yield as required and eliminate the likelihood of an accident.
