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Hutchinson is ditching traffic lights at three intersections after an engineering study proved they’re no longer needed—based on traffic volume, accident history, and national standards. Drivers get a 30-day warning before signals are covered in August, followed by 90 days of monitoring before permanent removal. Residents are split: Barbara Jean fears speeding near schools, questioning why lights were installed in the first place, while Kenton Weber, who rarely uses the roads, sees it as a money-saving move. The city’s next steps? Covering signals Aug 11 and installing new controls, then watching traffic flow before pulling down the poles for good.

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