Changes made to traffic signals on Route 60 in Monett

(From MODOT)

Drivers along U.S. Route 60 in Monett will see changes to the way signals operate in an effort to improve traffic flow through town beginning Monday, March 28, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Beginning with the traffic signals on Route 60 between Kyler Street and Lowes Lane, MoDOT will re-synchronize signals to keep traffic moving with minimal delays. The re-synchronization will mean the signals will turn green in advance of traffic, allowing drivers to make it all the way through the corridor with minimal or no stopping. Traffic approaching from a side street may experience wait times of up to one minute before getting a green light.

Previously, the signals were operating in “free operation” mode, meaning side street traffic would be detected as soon as it approached the stop bar. If no traffic was detected on Route 60, the side street light would turn green. The new signal coordination will allow for less stop-and-go for drivers traveling on Route 60.

MoDOT traffic engineers will continue to monitor the flow of traffic and make adjustments to the signal timing as needed.