Traffic Engineering
Traffic Engineering is responsible for the maintenance and daily operation of the city's computerized traffic control system, including first-line response for emergency signal repair.
Traffic information
- Traffic Ticker: Up-to-the-minute reports of traffic tie-ups and street closings.
- Live traffic cameras: Citizens are able to view high definition traffic cameras located around the city.
- Valley View Ferry: Operating status and general information.
- Construction: Information about ongoing construction projects.
Traffic management
Construction
- Issues permits to contractors and others for lane blockages, dumpster or storage container on the street and for block parties.
- Develops street lighting plans for pole replacements.
- Provides technical assistance and layout for signs and markings of new subdivision and commercial development plans.
- TE Standards and Guidelines for Developments
- Decorative street sign and posts guidelines
- Request fiber locates with our online process www.lexingtonky.gov/locates
News
Traffic signals on West Short Street will be changing
Two traffic signals on West Short Street will be converted from timed lights to flashing four-way stops between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. The change, at the intersections of North Mill and North Upper streets, will take effect at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 10.
Emergency lane closures downtown may cause delays
Two major lane closures could delay Friday morning commute.
South Mill between Vine and High to be closed next week
South Mill Street, between West Vine and West High, will be closed to traffic 24-hours a day starting at 8 a.m. Monday, March 22, and continuing through 4 p.m. Friday, March 26.