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.
- Where Not To Park 2023: Where to Park and Where Not To Park.
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
Additional speed tables coming to West High Street
One lane of West High Street from Merino Street to Madison Place will be closed from Monday, Dec. 9 through Friday, Dec. 20 to install speed tables.
Valley View Ferry shutting down for repairs
The Valley View Ferry will be shutting down operations on Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. for one to two months for recertification and repairs. The ferry operates under United States Coast Guard regulations and the current Certificate of Inspection required for operations is expiring.
Waze will alert drivers about school zones and pedestrian crossings
Waze will also let drivers know when they are approaching one of Lexington’s 51 active school zones.