Traffic backups on John Wayne Parkway the past couple of weeks have irritated commuters who noticed a change in the traffic signals.
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is in the middle of a project.
“Our technicians have recently been installing new equipment, including control cabinets, for the traffic signals at about a dozen intersections along State Route 347 in the Maricopa area,” ADOT spokesman Doug Nintzel said.
Now, crews are tweaking the timing of the signals.
“There is some trial and error involved when the equipment changes are made,” Nintzel said. “Our technicians have been able to follow up when timing concerns were raised. They’ve made changes, including timing adjustments in the past week. So far our folks tell me that has helped with traffic moving through the intersections.”
Nintzel said ADOT will continue to keep an eye out for further needed adjustments.
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to me I have not seem any improvement in traffic signals especially on rt 347 south at frys n panda express turn signals. on Thursday at 6:30 I was trying to turn east onto frys and I was 12th in line took me three lights to make turn. also on rt 347 and smith enke people wanting to turn east were backed up in fast lane for about 100 yards. seems as though azdot is not on the ball or using my tax dollars correctly. if I am wrong pls correct