MoDOT, District 8, Springfield -- Beginning at 11 p.m. Monday, April 18, the traffic signals along Route 5 in Lebanon will be placed in full operation during nighttime hours.
Currently, the signals are placed on flash between 11 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.
Having the signals cycle green-yellow-red overnight will enable drivers more safely to enter or cross Route 5 (Jefferson Avenue), which has become busier and busier over the years, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
Overnight, the signals will change based on traffic demand. The light will remain on green for Route 5 traffic until a vehicle approaches on a side street. Then the signal on Route 5 at that intersection will cycle to yellow and red to give a short green light to the side street.
During the rest of the day, the signals will continue in full, synchronized operation along Route 5.
