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~ <br /> ~J i~ inin r+ <br /> II <br /> August 4, 1995 <br /> CONTACT: John Emmons, Traffic System Supervisor, 682-5218 <br /> From Public Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> i <br /> ~I <br /> II SYGNAL CHANGES AT 18TH AND BAILEY HILL IMPROVE SAFETY, EFFICIENCY <br /> ~i <br /> The intersection of 18`" Avenue and Bailey Hill Road will be safer and more efficient for <br /> motorists and pedestrians next week when Eugene Public Works crews finish upgrading the <br /> ' signals and signal-timing equipment. <br /> i <br /> ~II Workers from the Public Works Transportation Division already have put in new poles <br /> with longer mast arms and installed new signal equipment. On Wednesday, August 5, crews are <br /> li scheduled to make the final wiring connections to activate the new equipment. Estimated cost of <br /> the work is $45,000, paid from the City's road fund. <br /> i <br /> Once activated, the new equipment will allow northbound and southbound traffic on <br /> Bailey Hill to make protected left turns onto 18`" Avenue. Currently, left-turning traffic on <br /> Bailey Hill must wait for a break in oncoming traffic, then proceed with extra caution because <br /> III Bailey Hill angles into the intersection on the south side of 18`". For eastbound and westbound <br /> Iii traffic on 18`" Avenue, the upgraded signals will allow protected and permissive left turns and <br /> also will cut down delays by providing concurrent green lights for through traffic. Currently, <br /> green lights are staggered for eastbound and westbound traffic on 18`". <br /> For updated information about traffic control changes and local road construction <br /> projects, call the City of Eugene traffic relief hotline at 984-8484. <br /> <br /> Public Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl • Eugene, OR 97401-2727 • Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX (541) 682-6826 <br /> <br />