The Department of Public Works is informing the public that it will activate the traffic signal in the San Vicente\/Dandan intersection on Friday, Dec. 2.<\/p>\n
DPW officials and staff were at the site yesterday to test all the lights in the three-way traffic signal and ensure that everything is fully functional to facilitate traffic flow in the area and for the safety of motorists passing by.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to activate it because it\u2019s a critical section due to the nearby schools and church in that area,\u201d highway administrator Sonya Pangelinan-Dancoe told Saipan Tribune. <\/p>\n
The traffic signal is part of the first phase of a large road construction project in the area. The project is fully funded by the Federal Highway Administration under the U.S. Department of Transportation.<\/p>\n
A ribbon cutting ceremony that would mark the functioning traffic signal is slated next week.<\/p>\n
While the project still has many components that remain to be completed, DPW Secretary Martin C. Sablan noted that having the traffic signal up and running is a welcome development.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re glad we\u2019re coming down to the end. Although there\u2019s still a lot to be done, we\u2019re working just fine,\u201d said Sablan. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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