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Napa Valley Walmart Stores Implement One-Way Aisles

Starting Thursday, Walmart locations are implementing single-direction aisles.

One-way aisles are among changes implemented by Walmart amid the coronavirus public health crisis.
One-way aisles are among changes implemented by Walmart amid the coronavirus public health crisis. (Lorraine Swanson/Patch)

NAPA VALLEY, CA — In an effort to increase social distancing during the new coronavirus pandemic, Walmart stores in the Napa Valley are implementing one-way aisles.

As of Thursday, all Walmart locations are using the single-direction aisles.

“There will be floor decals in place to help indicate the direct traffic flow. You will find green ‘Shop This Way’ decals indicating the entrances of each aisle,” Walmart said in a Facebook post Tuesday. “You will find red ‘Do Not Shop This Way’ decals to tell opposing traffic not to enter the aisle.”

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Walmart announced in a news release this month that it would implement one-way movement through the stores, in order to “promote health, safety and consistency for our associates and customers in this environment.”

Here are the Walmart locations in the Napa Valley:

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  • 681 Lincoln Ave., Napa
  • 7011 Main St., American Canyon

Walmart has also instituted other safety changes to combat the spread of the coronavirus, including installing plexiglass barriers at checkout lanes, limiting the number of customers allowed in the store, taking employees’ temperatures, and requiring all employees to wear face masks.

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