SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development would like to remind the traveling public that several projects remain underway to upgrade traffic signals across the northwest region to include the flashing yellow left turn arrows (FYA).

Flashing Yellow Left Turn Arrows Phases 1, 2, & 3 are currently under construction, and include signal upgrades in Caddo, Bossier, Claiborne, DeSoto, Red River & Webster Parishes.

It is important to understand how to navigate an intersection that features a flashing yellow left turn arrow. The FYA are in addition to the traditional red, yellow and green signals.

HOW THE SIGNALS OPERATE:

When illuminated, the flashing yellow arrow allows waiting motorists to perform a left-hand turn after yielding to oncoming traffic. Oncoming traffic has a green light, so drivers must wait for a safe gap in the oncoming traffic before turning.

Flashing yellow arrow signals provide more opportunities for motorists to make a left-hand turn and reduce delays when traffic is light.

Motorists will eventually encounter the new flashing yellow arrows on all state-maintained traffic signals across Louisiana where a protected left turn already exists, as part of a federal standard for implementation of the signals.

For more information visit DOTD website at http://www.dotd.la.gov/.