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FIXED FOUR-WAY SIGNALS In the New Milleneum |
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| While the new MUTCD standards required redundancy in traffic signal installations and single signals were no longer compliant, eight inch signals were still approved for use on streets where the posted speed limits were 40 MPH or less. Some cities recycled fixed four-way signals that they had removed from other intersections that were being modernized, and hung them as the second (redundant) signal at older intersections that were not being redesigned. These installations were economical and maintained the original character of some districts. |
Oxford, AL - Main St. & Thomason St. (Eagle & Crouse-Hinds type DT)
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Norwood, OH - Allison St. & Sherman Ave. (Type T and Type D Crouse-Hinds)
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| When overhead utilities were relocated underground, fixed four-way signals found themselves placed on "vintage" style mast arms, preserving both economy and a classic look. |
Athens, Alabama - W. Market St. & N. Marion St. (Eagles)
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| Something Old and Something New |
| In many instances an older single signal was "backed up" by the installation of a new 4-way signal or by signal clusters to meet current MUTCD standards. |
Cullman, AL - 2nd St. SE & 4th Ave. SE (Eagle & a TSI or Teeco)
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New Haven, CT - Prospect St. & Highland St. (Eagle and clusters)
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Decatur, AL - Somerville Rd. SE & Prospect Dr. SE (Eagle 3-way and cluster)
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| Gadsden Goes All Out! |
| Gadsden, AL, really went big when they decided to completely refurbish old 4-way signals from a variety of intersections and use them to preserve a traditional look in their Broad St. historic district. Here are a couple of examples. |
Gadsden, AL - Broad St. & S. 2nd St. (An old Eagle, flanked by Crouse-Hinds DTs)
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Gadsden, AL - Broad St. & S. 4th St. (A flock of Eagles)
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