Another small but important piece of resolving traffic woes at one of Woodland’s most congested intersections could soon be rectified.

Woodland’s City Council will receive a “consent calendar” item to upgrade and eventually approve plans and specifications for an “emergency vehicle preemption” on East Main Street at the Interstate-5 northbound off ramp and both Highway 113 ramps.

The area is notorious among motorists trying to get off I-5 and onto Hwy 113, or off Hwy. 113 and onto I-5. Long delays are a frequent occurrence and the city has been working for years with Caltrans as well as federal officials to get money and approval for reconfiguring the roads.

At its Tuesday meeting, the council will receive a request for a traffic signal upgrade maintenance agreement with Caltrans. Conse

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