Idaho

Transportation Department

12/10/2007






Traffic signal on U.S. 30 east of Twin Falls to be activated Wednesday

TWIN FALLS - Commuters and regular travelers on U.S. 30 east of Twin Falls will need to be prepared to stop at a new traffic signal at Hankins Road beginning Wednesday morning, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.

 

Construction of the new traffic signal, located at the intersection of U.S. 30 and 3200 East Road, also known as Hankins Road, is complete and will begin directing traffic from all four directions on Wednesday. ITD officials will be testing signal timing and sensor response after the signal is turned on.

 

In conjunction with the new signal, a speed limit reduction will be in place. The 45 mph speed zone enforced beginning at the Twin Falls city limits will be extended east from the light. In addition, early warning beacons located to the east and west of the intersection will be activated to caution drivers of an oncoming red light.

 

The signal installation was prompted by increasing traffic in the vicinity and will address an increase in traffic crashes at the intersection.

 

Construction of the $400,000 signal began in October. The cost of the light is shared between ITD, Twin Falls County and the City of Twin Falls.

For current driving conditions on Idaho highways, call 5-1-1 or visit 511.idaho.gov.