Middletown Township has announced a planned upgrade to its traffic signal systems at a number of busy intersections.
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The project is primarily focused on signals on Maple Avenue and North Flowers Mill Road
Assistant Township Manager Nick Valla said the project aims to modernize the technology controlling traffic lights and signals in an effort to improve traffic flow.
The upgrades will cover all signals along North Flowers Mill Road, including the three-way intersection at North Flowers Mill Road, Winchester Avenue, and Langhorne-Yardley Road. Additionally, upgrades will be implemented at the intersections of Maple Avenue with North and South Flowers Mill Road, as well as at Wheeler Way.
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While the appearance of the traffic signals will largely remain unchanged, the internal technology will be upgraded to enhance efficiency and control, Valla said.
The project comes as there will be increased traffic from more than 600 new apartments near the Oxford Valley Mall and a large warehouse complex being constructed on the former Reedman-Toll dealership site.
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Funding for the project comes from a $138,887 grant from PennDOT.
The township plans to begin the upgrades during the fall and winter months later this year.
Middletown Township is also planning to add a new pedestrian crossing signal at Maple Point Drive and Langhorne-Yardley Road.
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The announced project complements additional planned PennDOT crossings near Maple Point Middle School and the under-construction Core Creek Elementary School.
Like the traffic signal upgrade, the new pedestrian signal project is slated for completion in the fall or winter of this year.
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Valla mentioned that the township has applied for a grant to pay for the pedestrian signal project.
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