Drivers traveling through Lake Wales may soon notice new poles and equipment being installed at several major intersections as the city moves closer to launching its long-discussed red-light camera enforcement program.
Crews were seen this week installing poles and related infrastructure along State Road 60, where red-light cameras are expected to become installed within the coming weeks. The work follows earlier approval by the Lake Wales City Commission to move forward with both school zone speed enforcement cameras and red-light camera technology.
According to previous information released by the city, the red-light camera program is intended to target dangerous intersections where officials say drivers frequently run red lights and create safety concerns.
The city previously announced enforcement locations would include:…