SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) More Sioux Falls traffic signals will flash at night for smoother traffic flow in the wee hours.
Right now, the City has a total of 211 flashing signals at night. It's reviewing an additional 20 intersections.
“It makes little sense to most when you are stuck at a red light in the middle of the night and there isn’t an oncoming car in sight. We can keep Sioux Falls moving with these changes and still keep our drivers safe, too,” says Mayor Mike Huether.
The review will start with the intersection of North Jaycee Lane and North Minnesota Avenue and the intersection of Benson Road and North Minnesota Avenue.
Currently, most of the traffic signals begin flashing at either 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. and are programmed to come out of flash mode at 6 a.m.
“One of the questions we hear asked the most is in regard to the flashing of traffic signals and if it would be possible to flash more,” says Heath Hoftiezer, Principal Traffic Engineer. “The City of Sioux Falls will continue to monitor the safety of these intersections in an effort to keep Sioux Falls moving.”
