Long-awaited stop signal finally switched on in Sylmar

A switch-on ceremony was held Friday for a long-awaited - and much-needed - traffic signal in the Rancho Cascades area.

The signal, at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Yarnell Street, has been under construction for more than a year, according to the Sylmar Neighborhood Council's Web site.

The installation was initially delayed because the original wiring was obsolete and needed to be replaced.

Construction was further delayed because of challenges meeting requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

It appears the signal could not be turned on until there was a crosswalk, which could not be painted until there was a curb cut and ADA-compliant sidewalk.

The signal was required by the developer of Cascades in order to mitigate traffic resulting from the development.

In the next few days, there will be street improvements such as striping and reflector installation at the corner of Yarnell and Foothill.