Johnson City Intersection to Become All-Way Stop

Traffic pattern change aims to improve safety at Willow Street and Harvey Stenger Place

Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:52pm

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The Village of Johnson City, New York has announced an upcoming traffic pattern change at the intersection of Willow Street and Harvey Stenger Place. The intersection will be converted from a two-way stop to an all-way stop after a review by the Binghamton Metropolitan Transportation Study found safety concerns due to crash history and sight distance issues at the location.

Why it matters

The traffic pattern change is intended to enhance safety for both motorists and pedestrians passing through this intersection in Johnson City. All-way stops are a common traffic control measure used to improve safety at intersections with a history of crashes or visibility challenges.

The details

Following an engineering review and consideration of community feedback, the Binghamton Metropolitan Transportation Study determined that converting the Willow Street and Harvey Stenger Place intersection from a two-way stop to an all-way stop was necessary to address safety concerns. The all-way stop will require vehicles traveling in all directions to come to a complete stop before proceeding through the intersection.

  • The Village of Johnson City has not yet determined a specific date for when the all-way stop installation and implementation will take place.
  • The Village will release an additional notice once the changeover date is selected.

The players

Binghamton Metropolitan Transportation Study

A regional transportation planning organization that conducted the engineering review and recommended the traffic pattern change at the Willow Street and Harvey Stenger Place intersection.

Village of Johnson City

The local government entity that oversees the intersection and will be implementing the all-way stop traffic pattern change.

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What’s next

The Village of Johnson City will announce the specific date when the all-way stop installation and implementation will take place at the Willow Street and Harvey Stenger Place intersection.

The takeaway

This traffic pattern change is a proactive measure by the Village of Johnson City to enhance safety for both drivers and pedestrians at an intersection with a history of crashes and visibility concerns. The all-way stop should help improve traffic flow and reduce the risk of collisions at this location.