The Sac County Sheriff’s Office is warning motorists to be cautious when approach the 4-lane Highway 20, especially on that stretch of road that just opened between Early and Holstein. Authorities say two crashes have occurred at M-43 and Highway 20 since it opened last Thursday morning. No serious injuries or fatalities have been reported. The problem, according to Sheriff’s officials, is that drivers are used to two-way traffic on the westbound lane, and crossing the eastbound lanes to get over to the other lanes.

Although the intersections are marked with rumble strips, stop ahead and stop signs, drivers using M-43 have pulled into the paths of eastbound semi-tractor trailers. Authorities have also received reports of eastbound traffic in the westbound lane between M-43 north and M-43 south, in Sac County. The Sheriff’s Office says it’s working with the Sac County Secondary Roads Department, in an effort to better warn traffic about the intersections.