Portable Traffic Signals for Intersection Rehabilitation Projects
A Safer, Faster, and More Cost-Effective Way to Keep Traffic Moving
When the City of Watertown, South Dakota needed to temporarily shut down power at a busy intersection for signal upgrades, they turned to Street Smart Rental for a modern solution that delivered speed, safety, and savings.
Instead of using outdated temporary wooden poles and span wire signals, the team deployed four fully autonomous temporary portable truss signal units, installed and operational quickly and efficiently.
What Was Deployed:
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Each unit included integrated power and connectivity, no generators, cabling, or external hookups required
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Set up in collaboration with a local traffic control company
Why This Approach Worked:
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The city needed to cut power to the permanent intersection for infrastructure upgrades
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Street Smart’s portable signals provided a quick and easy solution to maintain safe, continuous traffic flow
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Avoided the high costs and delays of traditional temporary signal setups such as wooden pole and span wire
Key Benefits:
Quick Deployment – Fully deployed in just a few hours, controlling all lanes of traffic
Lower Costs – Eliminates span wire, wooden poles, and setup labor
Increased Safety – Delivers consistent, MUTCD-compliant signalized traffic control for motorists
Fully Autonomous – Self-powered and self-contained for minimal on-site management
Whether you’re handling signal upgrades, power outages, or temporary lane realignments, Street Smart’s portable traffic signal systems offer a proven, scalable solution trusted by cities, DOTs, and traffic control professionals across the country.
Aerial View of All Four Temporary Truss Signals Controlling Traffic
Truss Signal Fully Deployed and Controlling Traffic
Street Smart Portable Signals Being Deployed While the Contractor Performs Work on the Permanent Signal Infrastructure
Equipment Used For Project
Equipment
Replacing the need for traditional span wire, our three lane Truss Signals can be moved along with the progress of any complex intersections or phasing. Built to withstand any conditions, it’s a great choice for long-duration projects or when the permanent ITS equipment is not available.
Features & Integrations
- Comes standard with dual-traffic and work-zone-facing web cameras, redundant video and radar vehicle detection, and Street Smart’s app. These standard features make real-time video, programming, monitoring, and control of the signal system easy.
- Utilize our app to view signal status, traffic conditions, and immediately get support from our central monitoring team
Portable Traffic Signal FAQs
What Makes Street Smart Signals the Best on the Market?
Unlike standard temporary portable traffic signals that rely on a single form of wireless communication, Street Smart utilizes quad-redundant wireless communication—point-to-point radio, cellular, WiFi, and satellite. This ensures reliable communication anywhere, safely and efficiently managing traffic in work zones.
Can I Get a Video of My Work Zone?
Yes! Work zone-facing cameras are available as an option for all our signals. You can access real-time images and videos during the project, with recordings available upon request.
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Whether you're designing a project that starts next year or have a current project, our team is ready to assist!
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