The traffic light at 127 & Fruit of the Loom Drive near Casey’s and Stephen’s Pipe and Steel is now operating in Flash Mode, according to the District 8 Transportation Office.
The District 8 Office says this is part of an evaluation of the traffic signal for the next 90 days, while traffic patterns are evaluated and public input is gathered regarding the signal’s future.
Stop signs will be installed on Fruit of the Loom Drive and Herriford Curve Road. Motorists traveling on those routes will be required to stop before entering U.S. 127.
Northbound and southbound traffic on U.S. 127 will operate as a continuous through movement.
Drivers making left turns from U.S. 127 onto the side streets must continue to yield to oncoming traffic.
Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling through the intersection as drivers adjust to the new traffic pattern.
The transportation cabinet said previous studies showed a decline in traffic volume at the intersection, falling short of federal thresholds for a typical traffic light.
To guide decision making, KYTC will conduct an additional study while the signal is in flash mode to observe traffic patterns under stop-controlled conditions and the public is invited to share their comments about the proposed changes with staff.
Comments may be submitted by email to KYTC.District8Info@ky.gov through close of business on May 15.
