This is also a safety issue as there are those which use the far right lane as a turn lane!

The decision to mark the right lane { NC540 EAST ONLY} will help make traffic flow better.

Looking into this and will get back to you.

Thanks,

Jackie Holcombe

7/26 Update: the Town of Morrisville is in discussion with NCDOT to determine jurisdictional authority.

I spoke with Al Grandy, NCDOT District 5, Traffic Eng., and the consensus is that a double right turn at a non-signalized intersection is not something that the DOT would ordinarily allow. I have not spoken with Mr. Garrett, but I believe he agrees with Mr. Grandy.

Thank you,
Jim Grimstead
Street Superintendent
Town of Morrisville
919.463.7075

jgrimstead@townofmorrisville.org

I would hope that maybe there would be some monitoring of Lichtin and then Carrington and get a count (survey) of those who turn right at Lichtin and Hwy 54 to pick up hwy NC-540 East. Maybe there could be signs on Carrington Mill that shows "Straight Ahead ( Carrington Mill/ Hwy 54 traffic light ) for hwy 54 East/West and NC-540 West; right turn (on Lichtin) for NC-540 East or straight ahead (on Carrington Mill/ Hwy 54 traffic light ) for Cary, Durham/CH; Right (on Lichtin) for NC-540 East to Raleigh, Wake Forest. I do know that the people I talk yo likes the idea of NC-540 East only lane and do not like being held up by those going to Durham/CH and west.

Any further feedback appreciated with regards to the below comments. Thank You.

Today at 5pm 26 Sept 2011, on Lichtin, there were backups as well on Carrington Mill @ Hwy 54. If the lanes were repainted as previously suggested as well as using signs for Hwy 54 East /West traffic to take Carrington Mill and NC 540 East, traffic take Lichtin (with the two lanes and the right lane painted for EAST NC540 only) traffic would progress better. Please monitor traffic at the 4:30 5:30 time frame.

FYI - Town Manager's letter of response dated September 14, 2011, for circulation throughout Perimeter Park area businesses:

"Dear Business Owner,

Morrisville Town Staff are always looking for ways to improve services we provide to its residents and appreciate suggestions made by those who live and work in Morrisville. There have recently been several suggestions to create an additional right turn only lane on Lichtin Road onto Highway 54 (please see picture below). This seems to be a convenient way to create additional traffic flow onto Highway 54. Unfortunately, there are several safety concerns with this suggestion. Typically, dual right turns are not permitted under stop sign control, according to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Also, there is a safety concern for the driver of the vehicle in the right lane because their vision may be blocked by the vehicle in the left lane.

Please inform your staff and clients who are affected by this request that while we appreciate their concerns and suggestion, the intersection cannot be improved in the manner recommended.

Sincerely,

John Whitson
Morrisville Town Manager"

I appreciate the update and acknowledgement of my comments. Thank You