YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea - Garrison officials announced new measures to slow traffic on 8th Army Drive. Two new stop signs are being installed at the T-intersection near Popeye's on South Post.

"This will definitely slow traffic in our school zone," said U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Emergency Services Director Ricky Oxendine. "But, it will also allow for a smoother flow of traffic for vehicles on IX Corps."

IX Corps is the road in front of the Community Services Building and the Dragon Hill Lodge Point Health Club. The T-intersection will become a three-way stop similar to the intersection near Trent Gym on Main Post.

Public Works Director Chuck Markham said yesterday that his staff is working the issue. "We plan on installing the stop signs and painting the white stop line as soon as possible, depending on weather," he said. "We want to have the stops in place no later than Friday morning."

Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall is confident the measures will increase safety in the school zone. "This is my number one priority," Hall said. "School starts Monday, and we all need to be aware of driving safety on the installation."

Hall said the new three-way stop will help alleviate traffic congestion for people leaving the Dragon Hill Lodge through the back exit.

Earlier this week, the garrison implemented new traffic patterns in the Dragon Hill Lodge complex during a four-month roof renovation project. Vehicles may no longer make a left turn from the main entrance onto 8th Army Drive.

UPDATE: Due to poor weather conditions, garrison officials have announced that the stops will not be painted on Aug. 28, but rather at the earliest possible time weather permits.

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