The Tri-Cities City Council approved a new traffic signal at the intersection of 12th Street and Union Avenue on August 28, 2026. The change aims to improve safety for pedestrians and reduce vehicle collisions at the intersection, which has seen a 25% increase in reported accidents over the past year according to city traffic data. The council's decision follows a public hearing held on August 15, where residents expressed concerns about the intersection's safety. The project is expected to begin construction in October 2026, with completion targeted for January 2027.
New Traffic Signal Approved at 12th & Union
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- ⚠The Tri-Cities City Council approved a new traffic signal at the intersection of 12th Street and Union AvenueNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The approval was on August 28, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The change aims to improve safety for pedestriansNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The change aims to reduce vehicle collisions at the intersectionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The intersection has seen a 25% increase in reported accidents over the past yearNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The 25% increase in reported accidents is according to city traffic dataNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The council's decision follows a public hearing held on August 15No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Residents expressed concerns about the intersection's safety during the public hearingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The project is expected to begin construction in October 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The completion of the project is targeted for January 2027No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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