The City of Lubbock will finalize the construction of the traffic signal at 82nd Street and Avenue U on Monday, July 11. The traffic signal will operate in flash mode on Tuesday through part of Wednesday. The traffic signal will flash yellow on 82nd Street and red on Avenue U. On Wednesday, July 13, the traffic signal will operate in Green-Yellow-Red mode to designate the right-of-way for drivers. Pedestrian activated push buttons and countdown signal heads will be featured at the traffic signal.

The Citizens Traffic Commission approved the installation of the traffic signal in June 2015.

The City urges drivers to be aware of the change and use caution while driving through the intersection.

(Press release from City of Lubbock)