SOMBA K'E/YELLOWKNIFE - A new four-way stop at the intersection of 52 Street and 52 Avenue went unnoticed by more than one Yellowknife driver Tuesday morning.

Seven out of 10 vehicles drove right through without slowing down while John Luke watched from the steps of Bruno's Deli and Pizza on the corner of 53 Street and 52 Avenue.

"Even the city workers went through," said Luke, a prep cook and delivery driver for the pizzeria.

"There are just too many signs. I think it's garbage. It's overkill."

Customers already complain that Bruno's takes too long to deliver, said Luke, and with the new stop sign, he said it could take even longer.

John Dalton, a member of the St. Patrick's Parish, which sits at the corner of the new four-way stop, crossed the street to talk to Luke. Both men agreed there are two many signs in the city, although Dalton said the intersection can get busy.

"There are times during the day - in the morning and at the end of the day - coming up 52 Street that it's hard to get by," he said.

The stop signs went up on Tuesday, along with two extra signs that signal there are new stop signs ahead.

Dalton said he moved one of the warning signs from the edge of the church parking lot onto the sidewalk, so it would be visible for oncoming traffic.

"There has been no stop sign on (the intersection) for 15 years, so one little sign isn't sufficient," he said.

By the early afternoon, there were more signs placed between the lanes to ensure drivers were aware of the new stop.

Doug Gillard, municipal enforcement manager, said there will be bylaw officers in the area issuing warnings.

"For the first couple weeks, we'll just be educating the public," he said.

Dennis Kefalas, director of public works, could not be reached for comment as of press time.

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