Drivers in Frisco, gear up for a slight detour or a tad more patience this coming week. Starting Tuesday, the City of Frisco has announced that the traffic signals at the intersection of Hillcrest Rd. and Lebanon Rd. are set for an upgrade, which means you might want to plan some extra time into your commute. The upgrade project is scheduled to run from September 16 to September 23, with work being done between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., when there's light enough for the crews to see what they're actually doing.
During these upgrade hours, expect the traffic signals to switch to flashing mode, stop signs suddenly appearing to aid the flow of vehicles, with traffic controllers thrown into the mix, the City noted in a recent release. It's the usual daytime dance, but come each evening, the signal will revert back to its normal duties, giving drivers the familiar green, yellow, and red cues they're used to until the sun sneaks up again.
For those of us looking to sidestep the inconvenience, the city suggests considering the Waze app as a tool to navigate around this particular closure, and they've got a downloadable map PDF for those who like their directions more traditional and less digital. The tech-savvy might appreciate the heads up on the app, which is available for smartphones and could be the sleek silicon friend you need to guide you through the snarl.
