Moses Lake Police Department Capt. Adam Monroe said the clock intersection should be treated as a four-way stop first and then drivers should navigate the clock similar to a roundabout. He said drivers who cut through traffic and make a left-hand turn at the intersection can be cited for improper lane travel or an improper turn.
November 3, 2026
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Downtown clock intersection combines 4-way stop, roundabout rules, police say
MOSES LAKE — Drivers traveling through downtown Moses Lake's clock intersection should first treat it as a four-way stop and then navigate around the clock as they would a roundabout, according to Moses Lake Police Department Capt. Adam Monroe. The intersection, centered around the city's iconic clock, has long generated questions from motorists. While many drivers travel to the right around the clock before reaching their destination, others attempt to make direct left turns through the intersection. Monroe said that is not the correct way to navigate the area. “You have to go around the clock tower to get to your destination,” Monroe said. “You can't just cut through traffic.”