A mast-arm traffic signal planned for a busy intersection near Boynton Beach has nearly tripled in cost, forcing Palm Beach County to spend a total of $1.8 million on the project.
County commissioners recently had to transfer $1.2 million to pay for the increased cost of the new signal at Hypoluxo Road and Military Trail. Its costs was estimated at $650,000 when the county approved the project in 2019.
County Administrator Joe Abruzzo said rising costs continue to challenge construction projects. He has been feuding with state Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia over whether the county has overspent tax dollars…