A Wellington intersection that's confounded drivers for years is to have a $200,000 set of traffic lights installed.

The four-way stop sign on the corner of Cuba St and Abel Smith St often leaves drivers perplexed as to who gives way to whom.

"I always give way to the right, but no one really knows - everyone just crosses their fingers," one driver told Newshub.

"It's part of what makes Cuba St, Cuba St," said another.

"No to traffic lights!" shouted a third. " A little roundabout, that's all we need. Stop spending our money, Wellington Council!"

The council says it's the only intersection in the central city with a four-way stop arrangement.