Traffic Alert- NCDOT and Town of Cary implements Traffic Improvements in western Cary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 25, 2010
TRAFFIC ALERT
NCDOT and Town of Cary implement traffic improvements in western Cary
Fueled by citizen feedback, the Town of Cary has worked with the North Carolina Department of Transportation to execute two new traffic improvements in western Cary. Starting today, the traffic signal at O’Kelly Chapel Road and NC 55 will be in full operation. Installed by NCDOT earlier in the month and maintained by the Town of Cary, the signal incorporates a protected green arrow for left turns for drivers going from eastbound O’Kelly Chapel Road to northbound NC 55, as well as flashing yellow arrows on NC 55 in both directions. This is the first intersection in western Cary to feature the safety of flashing yellow arrows. Drivers should be aware that the flashing yellow arrow signifies a left-turn vehicle may make a left-turn if a sufficient gap in traffic is present; a solid yellow arrow means the left-turn phase is about to end; a solid red arrow means no left-turns shall be made; and a green arrow means the left-turn vehicles have the exclusive right-of-way to turn left.
In addition, NCDOT has finalized a new signal plan at Carpenter Fire Station Road and NC 55. The plan will also incorporate flashing yellow arrows similar to the signal at O’Kelly Chapel Road and NC 55. This signal is expected to be in full operation by June 4, weather permitting.
For real-time traffic updates, follow the Town of Cary on Twitter @TOC_Traffic.
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PRIMARY CONTACTS:
Laura Cove, Associate Director of Engineering, (919) 462-3937
Deanna Boone, Deputy Public Information Officer, (919) 462-3908
Susan Moran, Public Information Officer, (919) 460-4951
