PHOTO BY BILL BATES
NEW TRAFFIC LIGHT WORKING – Above – A highway crew paints the pedestrian and safety lines at the busy intersection before the lights become operational. On Wednesday, April 18 the new traffic light at the intersection of West Kings Highway and Baird Avenue was switched to become a working light. The intersection is equipped with timer crosswalks which allows the pedestrians to view how many seconds are left before the light changes directions. Mount Ephraim Police Chief Edward Dobleman said that he is glad to see the lights operational. He also added that this will allow for a safer intersection for the school children in the mornings, afternoons and during non-school hours as well. The new light will allow traffic to move at a controlled intersection verses having the traffic back up onto Market Street during rush hours. This new light has become a reality thanks to the ceaseless efforts of Former Freeholder Thomas Gurick, Mount Ephraim Mayor Michael Reader, and Commissioners Suzanne Gaglianone and Tony Chambers.
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