Traffic signal for Schofield Road at Avalon Road in Horizon West nears completion

A new traffic signal at Schofield Road and Avalon Road in Horizon West almost is operational.

All underground and overhead utilities have been relocated, and the old wooden poles have been removed. 

The foundations for the three new signal mast arm assemblies have been poured, and the concrete now has reached its required design strength. 

An underground conduit connecting the new foundations to the signal controller cabinet has been installed. The large stainless steel signal controller cabinet in the southwest corner of the intersection houses the equipment to operate the traffic signal. The conduit will carry signal writing to ensure proper communication and operation between the cabinet and the signal heads. 

The manufacturer of the mast arms has been backlogged for several months due to the mast arms being special order. Delivery of the mast arms is expected in the last week of February. 

Once the mast arms arrive, crews will connect the columns and the signal arms and raise them into position.

Despite the delay, the project still is on schedule for completion in March.