Four-way stop configuration comes to busy intersection
Published on December 11, 2025
A noticeable change has occurred at one of Weld County’s busier intersections. The intersection of Weld County Road (WCR) 54 and WCR 13, located northeast of Johnstown, has been reconfigured to a four-way stop, complete with flashing stop signs.
The Weld County Department of Public Works is asking drivers to be aware of the change, reduce speeds near the intersection, and be prepared to stop in all directions. Previously, the two-way stop at the intersection only controlled traffic on WCR 13.
“Safety and efficiency are the primary drivers of the changes or improvements we make on our road system, and that’s the case with this change,” Weld County Public Works Director Curtis Hall said. “This four-way stop configuration can come as a surprise to longtime commuters through the intersection, so we’re asking the traveling public to be aware, slow down, and be prepared to stop.”
The change comes at a time of heavy use, with nearly 10,000 vehicles crossing the intersection daily, according to the Weld County Department of Public Works. Changes to stop sign configurations at county intersections have been successful in the past, with one example being the intersection of WCR 74 and WCR 31 west of Eaton. When roundabout construction in 2023 led to increased traffic at that intersection, a four-way stop was installed, greatly enhancing safety. That configuration is still in place today.
“We’ve seen significant changes with regard to safety when we’ve added stop signs in the past, and we’re hopeful for the same result at this intersection,” said Jason Maxey, Weld County Commissioner and coordinator of Weld County Public Works. “We ask drivers to be aware of the change and adjust driving habits accordingly.”
The additional stop signs are just the first safety enhancement planned for the intersection. Construction of a roundabout is anticipated to begin in 2026, after Weld County, Larimer County, and the Colorado Department of Transportation each pledged financial support.