Upgrades planned for Walnutport traffic lights

Upgrades are on the horizon for the main traffic signal in Walnutport.

That’s after borough council on Thursday agreed to have council President Bill Turk sign the new condition diagram when ready for submission to the state Department of Transportation.

The matter pertains to the traffic light at Best Avenue and Main Street, the busiest intersection in the borough.

Borough grant coordinator Michael Wentz said that the borough was previously awarded a $25,000 Green Light — GO program 50/50 matching grant two years ago through PennDOT to update the light.

As part of the project, the light would receive new light heads, a new controller and control box, and emergency pre-emption.

The project is expected to go out to bid once PennDOT gives final approval on the drawings.