NOLENSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Changes are coming to one intersection in Williamson County after an accident ignited traffic safety concerns for the road.

Even though the fix to this traffic problem could be coming soon, Nolensville leaders are warning drivers to be careful and stay alert.

Several weeks ago, lightning struck a traffic light at Nolensville Road and York Road, leaving the town without a light and temporary flashing beacons as a replacement.

Nolensville Road currently has a yellow beacon while York Road flashes red. A serious crash near that intersection is prompting leaders to tell drivers to use caution until they get it replaced. 

Nolensville town manager Victor Lay said that means drivers need to be prepared to stop at the flashing lights and yield properly on each side.

“What I have seen sometimes is that those on Nolensville Road don’t know how to treat that yellow flashing beacon, and sometimes they stop and treat it like a four-way stop," Lay said. "Sometimes they drive it correctly, and that might create some confusion.”

Lay said that over the next six months, a portion of York Road will be shut down completely to accommodate construction for widening the road. He wants drivers to expect the closure around fall break so as not to disrupt the regular school schedule as much as possible.

Lay said he expects new parts for the light to be installed by July 24.

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