Flashing Yellow coming at SR163 & SR 269S
03.26.26 UPDATE:
Danbury Township was notified today, Thursday, March 26, 2026 that the flashing yellow light was being activated early and starting today.
Flashing yellow, left-turn arrow signals are not common in Ohio, but they’re coming to Ottawa County.
In the end, the new signals will feature flashing yellow, left-turn arrows. The phase will allow drivers to turn left while yielding to oncoming traffic. Signage will be displayed next to the signal stating, “Left turn yield on flashing yellow arrow” to introduce the concept to motorists.
The signal will be a four-section head and will be phased as follows:
- Red Arrow: Stop and do not proceed with the left turn.
- Yellow Arrow (steady): Prepare to stop. The signal is about to turn red.
- Yellow Arrow (flashing): Left turns are permitted, but drivers must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning.
- Green Arrow (steady): Protected left turn. The driver has the right-of-way.
The flashing yellow arrow is in operation in other areas of Ohio. The first on a state-maintained highway was installed in Butler County on State Route 747. The Ottawa County location will be the first in northwest Ohio on the state system.
“This location has a large number of left-turning vehicles. That and the fact the signal needed an upgrade made it an ideal intersection to include a flashing yellow arrow,” said Dylan Foukes, traffic maintenance engineer for ODOT District 2.
When turning left on a flashing yellow arrow, remember…
- Opposing traffic has a green signal and the right-of-way.
- Yield to oncoming traffic, pedestrians, and bicyclists in the crosswalk.
