Alpharetta Begins Upgrading Traffic Signals

ALPHARETTA, GA — This month, the city of Alpharetta will embark on a process of upgrading traffic signals in its jurisdiction.

This new technology, the city noted, will notify staff when vehicle detectors are not working properly and can also better time signals based on real-time traffic data.

While these upgrades are underway, motorists should note the signals will be operating in flash mode and Alpharetta officers may be on site to direct traffic.

Signals that will be upgraded this month include Westside Parkway at Encore Parkway, Sanctuary Parkway, Old Roswell Road and Colonial Center; Mansell Road at Westside Parkway, Kingswood Place, Duke Drive, Davis Drive, Ga. 400 northbound and Ga. 400 southbound, North Point Parkway, Mansell One Road and Old Alabama Road; North Point Parkway at Mansell Crossing South, Mansell Crossing North, Mansell Crossing Middle, North Point Mall North, North Point Mall South and North Point Court; and Encore Parkway at North Point Mall Circle East.

Drivers are strongly encouraged to approach each intersection with caution and if an officers are not directing traffic, to treat each approach as a four-way stop.

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