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Council renews call for traffic signal at Exit 2 after temporary light worked during construction

3850341 · June 16, 2025
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Council members and residents urged PennDOT and state representatives to reinstall a temporary traffic signal at the Exit 2 ramp to Wilkes‑Barre Boulevard, saying the signal reduced accidents while it was in place during construction.

Council members and residents pressed for a traffic signal at the Exit 2 ramp where a temporary light installed by PennDOT during construction previously improved safety, respondents said.

“We met with the representatives from PennDOT... PennDOT was insistent that there wasn't a need for one there,” a council member said, recounting past discussions. The speaker said the temporary light…

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