NEW FLASHING YELLOW SIGNAL INSTALLED AT JACKSONVILLE
LITTLE ROCK (5-18)
With safety being the main goal of a new project to upgrade a major
interchange in
“This is the first flashing yellow arrow left turn signal we have used
on a state highway,” said Flowers. “Past experience has shown that non-
The changes in the signal patterns are only directed to motorists wanting
to make left turns – through traffic will continue to see the traditional
non-flashing red, yellow and green round lights. The
“Misunderstandings under the present configuration often lead to
motorists turning when they shouldn’t,” said Flowers. “We believe these
changes will better communicate proper movements and, hopefully, lead to fewer
accidents.”
The
$320,000 project was let in September 2008 to L.E.G. Enterprises of Cabot. The
City of paid for 20 percent of the contract. There is little or no cost
difference for this type of traffic signal. As part of the changes, signs have
been erected in the area to alert motorist to the new signal operation.