August 4th 2026 Transportation Committee

The City of Thomasville, North Carolina Transportation Committee met on August 4th, 2026, to discuss a proposal from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NC DOT) regarding the removal of a traffic signal at the intersection of Fisher Ferry Street and Holly Hill Road. NC DOT presented an analysis showing that the current traffic volumes do not meet the warrants for a traffic signal and proposed replacing the signal with an all-way stop to improve safety and reduce costs. The estimated cost to replace the signal with a ground-mounted cabinet and utility pole relocations was approximately $400,000 to $450,000, whereas implementing an all-way stop would cost less than $5,000. The committee discussed concerns about driver compliance and safety, with NC DOT outlining planned public awareness efforts and phased implementation to monitor effectiveness before removing signal equipment. No formal vote was recorded, but the committee appeared to support the proposal and planned to receive updates on related transportation projects, including street paving, in future meetings.