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
City to decommission traffic signal at Short and Jefferson
The change will happen on Monday, April 3, around 9 a.m., weather permitting.
Clays Mill Road open to traffic
The Clays Mill Road Project, a 3.7-mile-long road and sidewalk improvement project, is complete with the exception of the final cleanup and to-do list items that will be finished in the Spring of 2023.
North Limestone lane reconfiguration
The new configuration will replace the east lane with a bike lane and buffer space.