The four-way intersection of Ardsley and Fort Hill roads in the town of Greenburgh has posed major safety concerns for drivers and pedestrians alike for years.

The area is monitored by four blinking red lights, essentially acting as stop signs, that cause plenty of driver confusion.

"There's always cars piling up because I do not think they know who's going to go first, so we always have a lot of cars and crossing the road causes a little bit of difficulty," Greenburgh resident Kabango Malewezi said.

According to police data, there were 55 accidents at this intersection, including six with injuries between Jan. 1, 2022, and July 1, 2024.

A number far too high for the town board focused on addressing pedestrian and driver safety.

Earlier this month the town board unanimously approved its 2024 capital budget which included $650,000 to address this issue. The town will soon replace the blinking red lights with a smart traffic light to control traffic and pedestrian safety.

"Getting a new light will be much better," Malewezi said.

Other neighbors acknowledged this has been a problematic intersection for more than a decade but worry a traffic light could lead to more backups on the busy, local roads.

"A traffic light may not be the best solution overall, so definitely some concerns either way but something needs to be done to address the situation," Greenburgh resident Arturo Henriquez said.

Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said the light should be installed by next year.