The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is installing traffic counter devices at various Lincoln Parish intersections and across the state to collect data on traffic volume, vehicle types, and roadway usage.
The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office reported receiving some phone calls about the devices from residents who spotted them at selected state highway intersections.
The devices are used to inform future transportation planning, infrastructure improvements, and maintenance priorities. They are non-invasive and pose no risk to the public or vehicles, appearing as small electronic devices atop tall metal poles near street signs or along the right-of-way.
Other parishes where the devices are in use include Caddo, Sabine, St. John, St. Martin, and Red River Parishes.
DOTD asks the public not to tamper with or remove the devices to ensure accurate data collection. Questions can be directed to DOTD at 1-877-452-3683 or DOTDCS@la.gov.
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