Motorists driving north on State Road A1A approaching Linton Boulevard may be getting some relief from congestion at the intersection as workers reinstalled wires that help control when the traffic signal should change.
Two Florida Department of Transportation projects, one from Linton Boulevard through Highland Beach and the other from Linton Boulevard to Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, are wrapping up with just a handful of jobs remaining to be done.
One of the tasks that had been outstanding was the installation of traffic-signal detection loops, which was completed in late January. Without the triggering devices, the lights had been changing at timed intervals.
That work is part of the 1.55-mile road project on A1A in Delray Beach that includes regrading the road from Linton Boulevard to Casuarina Road as well as regrading swales in the area.
The $2.2 million project also includes sidewalk and curb ramp improvements, upgrading pedestrian crossing signals at two intersections on A1A and installing flashing beacons at five crosswalks. Improved signage and pavement markings are part of the project.
The vast majority of the work on that project is completed with the exception of the improvements at Linton Boulevard and concrete work being done on Nassau Street.
A few brief road closures may be required during work in those areas.
Work on the 3.35-mile project in Highland Beach is also all but completed, according to FDOT, with contractors working on a punch list of small corrections or additional improvements.
— Rich Pollack
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