Signals to be upgraded

Dozens of intersections in Northeast Texas will have improvements made to their traffic control systems later this year, according to plans approved in April by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

“We will be making various upgrades to the signal lights at 28 intersections. Many of these will include adding reflective features for increased visibility,” said Atlanta District Director of Transportation Operations Rebecca Wells.

Intersections to receive improvements include the entire US 59 corridor in the Atlanta District. “This will allow for consistency for the traveling public through the district,” Wells added.

Highway Intelligent Traffic Solutions, Inc. of Cedar Hill, TX was awarded the contract for these projects with a bid of $504,893.

Work on the projects should begin this August and take about five months to complete, Wells said.

Intersections scheduled for improvements are:

CASS COUNTY

US 59 at SH 155

US 59 at Emma Lena Way

US 59 at SH 77

US 59 at FM 125

SH 77 at FM 251