The Brief
- Pierce County residents are voicing safety concerns over the uncontrolled intersection at 141st and 106th Avenue Court East, where nearby construction and detours have led to speeding, near-misses, and a pet’s death.
- Neighbors are requesting stop signs, speed humps, or flashing signs, but express frustration that county officials deemed traffic volumes too low to justify major interventions.
- Pierce County officials state they are monitoring the area and previously installed reflective markers to encourage lane discipline, though residents report those markers have already been ripped off and drivers continue to cut corners.
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. – Pierce County residents are raising alarms about a local intersection they say has become a hazard and concerns grow just as the new school year begins.
Ongoing construction nearby has created dangerous conditions for residents, pets and families with kids, according to those neighbors. Concerns are also mounting following a pet’s death and a series of near-misses in the area.
Parents fear for children’s safety
Local residents are urging county officials to implement better safety measures at the intersection before someone is injured.
When Matt Leitner takes his daughter to violin practice, he has to drive through the intersection of 141st and 106th Avenue Court East, which he says has become a hazard.…