Okeechobee residents seek traffic light at State Road 70 intersection

Residents in Okeechobee are asking for a traffic light at an intersection on State Road 70, saying the location raises safety concerns.

The request is focused on adding a signal to improve safety at the intersection. The residents’ concern and demand for a traffic light are the central developments in the issue.

What residents are asking for

Residents want a traffic signal installed at the State Road 70 intersection. The request is a call for a formal safety response to the conditions they say make the location concerning.

What happens next

The traffic-light request would need to be reviewed by the transportation authority responsible for the roadway. Any decision would determine whether the intersection receives a signal or another safety measure.

WPTV has covered the residents’ concerns and request: WPTV coverage.