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Bowmont unveils traffic-signal overhaul plan as I‑10 construction increases local crashes
Summary
Public works staff told council Bowmont’s 172 signals face rising demand from traffic diverted off I‑10; the city plans adaptive signal upgrades on major corridors and is pursuing TexDOT grants, though some projects depend on external approvals and hardware procurement timelines that put full operation as early as 2027.
Bowmont — The city’s public works director told council on Monday that changes in traffic patterns caused by I‑10 construction have worsened congestion and raised crashes, prompting a multi-pronged response centered on signal-timing updates and adaptive technology.
“We are managing an interconnected grid,” Public Works Director Molly Veril said in a presentation explaining how modern signal systems work and why localized problems can ripple through the network. Mr. Terry Laflur joined to answer detailed operational questions.
Veril said the city operates 172 signalized…
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