BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — Drivers in Boynton Beach will notice new flashing yellow arrow traffic signals that were recently installed.
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The Boynton Beach Police Department tweeted video Tuesday of a crew installing the signal along Congress Avenue. Eight of the signals are now up between Gateway Boulevard and Golf Road.
Flashing Yellow Arrow traffic signals are going up at 8 intersections along Congress Ave in the @cityofboynton. This is new to our area. Drivers should proceed w/caution after yielding to oncoming traffic & pedestrians. #drivesafe #bbpdpride @BBPDPoliceChief pic.twitter.com/IsX9aZQXGu
— Boynton Beach Police (@BBPD) November 19, 2019
Drivers will also see several message boards alerting them of the new traffic signals.
The signal will flash yellow when drivers looking to make a left turn should yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. The city hopes it will help clear up some congestion in the area and make roads safer.
#NEW Flashing Yellow Arrow🚦Traffic signal in @cityofboynton. What do you think, 👍🏼 or 👎🏼?@WPTV @FOX29WFLX
— Janny Rodriguez (@JannyReports) November 20, 2019
⬇️ pic.twitter.com/N1GGG3qVBm
The flashing yellow arrows will also be added at the following intersections in Martin County:
- Indian Street and Aster Lane
- Pomeroy and Willoughby
- Martin Highway and Mapp Road
- Martin Highway and Whispering Sound Drive
- Martin Highway and Palm City School Avenue
- Martin Highway and Berry Avenue
- Martin Highway and Hidden Oaks Middle School
- Martin Highway and High Meadow Avenue
- Indian Street and Willoughby Boulevard
Martin County Public Works began installing them in October and November.
Contact the county’s Public Works Traffic Division at (772) 288-5466 or for more information.
