October 14, 2023
Due to a significant increase in accidents involving vehicles exiting Weathersfield and attempting to turn south (left) across fast-moving traffic on 15/501, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has initiated a project to construct a barrier that will prevent cars from making this dangerous maneuver onto 15/501.
Northbound vehicles will retain the option to turn onto Weathersfield using the existing right-turn lane, while southbound 15/501 vehicles will have a new left-turn lane for access into Weathersfield.
For drivers exiting Weathersfield and heading south towards Pittsboro on 15/501, the safer and more efficient route will require turning right onto 15/501 and then using the dedicated left-turn lane at the Village Way traffic light intersection to proceed southbound.
In addition, NCDOT will implement slight modifications to the traffic light at the Village Way and 15/501 intersection to enhance the safety of southbound left turns into Village Way at that entrance.
These forthcoming modifications at both village entrances/exits are expected to significantly reduce both the frequency and severity of accidents at these locations.
