Portable Traffic Signals Improve Safety During Intersection Reconstruction
Discover how Street Smart’s portable traffic signals improved work zone safety and maintained traffic flow during a major intersection reconstruction project in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Portable Traffic signals keep a major reconstruction project moving
When a nearly nine-month reconstruction project required traffic to move through three active intersections in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, Street Smart Rental deployed portable traffic signals to help safely manage traffic throughout construction. With approximately 45,000 vehicles traveling the corridor each day, maintaining mobility while protecting motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, and construction crews was essential.
Our system featured:
- Portable Traffic Signals deployed across three intersections to provide flexible, standalone traffic control as construction progressed. Each system operated independently without relying on existing signal infrastructure.
- Remote Monitoring and Programming allowing traffic signal timing to be adjusted throughout each construction phase while minimizing on-site intervention.
- Standalone, Solar-Powered Operation with integrated vehicle detection and live camera monitoring to support safe and efficient traffic control throughout the project.
This turnkey traffic control solution improved work zone safety, maintained traffic flow through one of Cottage Grove’s busiest corridors, eliminated the need for temporary wood poles and span wire, and provided the contractor with the flexibility to adapt traffic control as construction progressed.
Portable traffic signals are ideal for complex intersection recontruction projects, offering:
- Equipment RENTAL option eliminates ownership costs
- Rapid deployment with no temporary span wire installation
- Remote monitoring and programming
- Standalone, solar-powered operation
- Improved safety for motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, and constructions crews
- MUTCD-compliant temporary traffic control
Whether you’re reconstructing an intersection, replacing pavement, or managing a multi-phase roadway project, Street Smart’s portable traffic signals provide a safer, more efficient alternative to traditional temporary traffic control.
Equipment Used On This Project
Portable Traffic Signal
Equipment
Portable Traffic Signals deployed at three intersections to maintain safe, efficient traffic flow.
Features & Integrations
- Available to rent for temporary traffic control applications
- Standalone, solar-powered portable traffic signals
- Remote monitoring and programming
- Live PTZ cameras with redundant vehicle detection
- Triple-redundant wireless communications
Truss Portable Traffic Signal
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.
Why Rent When I Can Buy?
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How Does the App Help Me Manage and Monitor the Smart Work Zone in Real-Time?
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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