LELAND, N.C. (WWAY) — A new safety report from the North Carolina Department of Transportation is raising concerns about several busy intersections in Leland after finding a sharp increase in crashes despite recent roadway improvements.
The evaluation examined whether safety upgrades installed in 2021 helped reduce crashes at four intersections along U.S. 17, including Ploof Road and its eastbound U-turn, as well as Old Waterford Way and its westbound U-turn.
The improvements included reflective backplates installed around traffic signals to make lights more visible to drivers…