City adjusting traffic signal patterns on N. Clinton
Drivers on North Clinton Street should be aware of some traffic signal changes at the signalized intersections between Coliseum Boulevard and Medical Park Drive/Wakefield Avenue. The adjustments will start around 11 a.m. Thursday, March 18.
Called “lead-lag” operation, a left-turn arrow for south-bound traffic on North Clinton will come on with the through-traffic signal, then the through traffic will go in both directions and conclude with the north-bound through and left-turn traffic. Currently these intersections have the left-turning traffic from Clinton going at the same time.
Side streets will have the green signal after the north-bound turn arrow. Because these are fully actuated signals, through traffic on Clinton will have the green signal unless vehicles are detected in the left-turn lanes or the side streets.
The signal modifications are designed to improve traffic flow and reduce delays and emissions. The City’s Traffic Engineering Department worked closely with 3rd District Councilman Tom Didier for these improvements.
This change will provide better movement of vehicles along this key corridor but will require drivers to pay attention to the new signal cycles, especially for people who are accustomed to traffic signal patterns on their daily commutes.
Drivers with questions or concerns about traffic signals can call 427-1172.