Edmond begins next phase of traffic signal upgrades

Work could cause periodic traffic lane closures.

The Journal Record By: Journal Record Staff March 17, 2025

EDMOND — Work on Phase IV of the City of Edmond’s Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) began March 4 and will result in periodic traffic lane closures as crews work to enhance traffic signal infrastructure across the city.

This phase targets 19 intersections along the 33rd Street corridor from Broadway to I-35, as well as key stretches along Bryant Avenue (15th Street to Danforth Road), Boulevard (33rd Street to 2nd Street) and Danforth (Boulevard to Bryant Avenue).

The upgrades include installing 16 miles of fiber optic cable,43 miles of electrical cables, 19 new traffic signal cabinets and controllers, 8 school zone systems, 39 flashing yellow left-turn signals and 197 ADA-compliant pedestrian signals with audible messaging for the visually impaired. Additional features include CCTV cameras, radar vehicle detection, bicycle detection, emergency pre-emption and 27 battery backup units.

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