Monterey Signalization Project Pushed Back

A lack of funding will delay some recommended traffic signal upgrades in Monterey.

Mayor Bill Wiggins said the town can’t afford the $700,000 price tag for the project.

“I presented that to be board, and of course, we just don’t have that kind of cash laying around,” Wiggins said. “It appears that we’re going to have to wait until 2020 to see some action on replacing those entire signaling mechanisms.”

TDOT recommended adding new LED technology to the signaling systems where Holly and Chestnut intersect Commercial Avenue.

The signalization project would be coordinated with gates and crossings that will eventually be added to railroad crossings in the area.

“Our downtown signaling systems  are just a bit antiquated and are starting to show some wear and tear,” Wiggins said. “They’re (TDOT) talking about replacing the whole system.”

The mayor did say changes to the markings at railroad crossings will take place almost immediately.

TDOT had recommended changes to downtown lights and railroad crossings after conducting an traffic audit of the area.