Due to public safety concerns voiced by the City Commission and the community, the City of Delray Beach requested Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to examine alternative options regarding 3-way stop signs at two intersections on East Atlantic Avenue (Venetian Drive and Gleason Street).  The stop signs were originally scheduled to remain until replacement signalized traffic lights were installed in the summer of 2015 and issues were raised over the potential danger to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic during this time.  

One option discussed was reinforcement of the existing signalized traffic light supports.  FDOT reported that this is not a feasible option, due to the location and extent of the supports' structural deterioration.  A second option provided by FDOT consists of three steps:

Step 1:  Remove existing signals and replace with 3-way stops signs, beginning Monday May 12, 2014.  FDOT would review and enhance this 3-way stop sign control as needed.

Step 2:  In approximately three months, FDOT would begin the installation of temporary signal supports (concrete strain poles) and traffic signals, which would replace the stop signs. 

Step 3:  The temporary traffic signals would remain until permanent mast arm traffic signals are installed in the summer of 2015.

The City has agreed with the second option and FDOT will proceed with the step process as described above. 

Temporary lane and sidewalk closures will occur during construction.  Advisory signs will be posted before and during construction to notify motorists of pending traffic control changes.  Updated information will be provided via press releases and posted on the City's website, www.mydelraybeach.com, under Event Street Closures and Roadway Projects.  The City appreciates the public's cooperation and patience during the construction period.

For more information, please contact FDOT Public Information Officer Meredith Cruz at (561) 641-6440 or E-mail mcruz@corradino.com.