KMTV coverage helps Elkhorn neighbors secure traffic signals at dangerous intersection

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — "You did a story a couple of weeks ago...but that prompted me to kind of review some of the data and I reached out to the state," said Douglas County Engineer Todd Pfitzer about 204th and Fort.

I spoke to Mike Sigmond and Indhu Murali, two neighbors in the Calarosa East neighborhood who have been advocating for traffic safety measures at this intersection for months.

Pfitzer tells me that the county will install traffic signals at the intersection when the east side of Fort Street is paved next year.

The goal is to get them installed before the start of the 2026-27 school year.

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Good news for neighbors in Elkhorn as changes are finally coming to the intersection at 204th and Fort Street. I was at this location earlier this month talking with l