Key West News
New signal to ease turning onto U.S. 1 at Stock Island intersection
Crews are in the process of installing a new traffic signal at an intersection on Stock Island that meets U.S. 1 across from Beach Weekend Marina. The improvement is intended to serve people who frequent nearby destinations such as the golf club, the college and the hospital. Florida Keys Weekly reports the project aims to reduce the delays drivers now face when attempting left turns onto U.S. 1 at that location. Installation work is currently underway; the timeline for completion and activation was not specified in the report. Workers on site are putting in the signal equipment and related roadway hardware. The presence of construction activities is likely to affect traffic flow in the short term as crews finish the installation. Public-safety significance centers on improving turning an undisclosed area an undisclosed area. A signal can decrease risky gap-acceptance maneuvers and help regulate vehicle movements at a busy crossing. Officials urged drivers to obey temporary traffic controls and posted directions while work continues. Road users should expect minor delays and exercise caution around crews and equipment. Once installation is complete the signal will be activated and motorists should follow the new signal indications. Additional signage, striping or other changes to the intersection may be implemented as part of the final work. This account relies on reporting by Florida Keys Weekly.
More Monroe County news · Request a correction or case update
All individuals mentioned in criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.