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City plans realignment and new signal at Long Island Drive and Mount Vernon Highway
Summary
City officials outlined plans to realign the intersection of Long Island Drive and Mount Vernon Highway, add a new traffic signal at the Arlington Memorial Park driveway and synchronize it with the nearby Mount Vernon/Hammond Drive signal; completion is expected by the end of the year.
A presenter announced plans to realign the intersection of Long Island Drive and Mount Vernon Highway and install a new traffic signal where the roadway meets the Arlington Memorial Park driveway. "We're gearing up to make improvements to a busy intersection in the city, making it safer and less of a headache for drivers," the presenter said.
The presentation said the work will include a new alignment at the junction and a brand-new traffic signal. Officials addressed concerns about the proximity of the new signal to the existing Mount Vernon Highway and Hammond Drive signal, saying a special system will synchronize the two signals to keep traffic flowing smoothly. "A special system will keep the timing of the 2 lights in sync," the presenter said.
The presenter estimated the project will take time and said the "grand reveal is expected to be ready by the end of the year." No funding amounts, contractor names, permit milestones or exact construction start dates were specified in the transcript.
The presentation focused on design and signal coordination; no formal motions, votes or formal approvals were recorded in the transcript excerpt. Next steps, according to the presenter, include continued work on the project schedule and timing coordination with the nearby signal system.
