Q. Traffic-light poles very large in diameter are getting installed around Orange County. ... Remember: If that arm holding the traffic signal isn’t real long, a real fat pole won’t be needed.

At present SMC is managing traffic signal lights at 36 major crossroads in the city. On one pole at the Chowpatty traffic junction, multiple panels of LED lights have been installed.

Herron estimated light support pole replacements throughout the city will cost $400,000. Read more stories from the News Sun. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on ...

Many drivers think these are to nab red-light runners, but they are not. Instead, they monitor the flow of traffic and help engineers reset signals to ease delays and not rely on pavement sensors ...

Drivers on I-64 had some exciting views Saturday afternoon as 100-foot light poles, each weighing 5,300 pounds were lifted by a helicopter and installed into place. "I just know they are putting ...

In the 1970s, Caltrans wanted traffic-light poles strong enough to withstand 70-mph winds and, over the decades, the state’s transportation agency has continued to boost its standards.

Q. Traffic-light poles very large in diameter are getting installed around Orange County. Why? I keep trying to look for an obvious reason, especially because not every corner of the intersection ...