Downtown Binghamton Intersection Getting Safety Enhancements

A busy intersection in Binghamton should soon be safer for pedestrians and drivers.

Crews from Binghamton Road Electric have been working to install a new signal system at Henry and Water streets near the Lost Dog Café.

An antiquated traffic signal was placed on a Water Street sidewalk on May 14, 2026. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

Specially-constructed support poles were put into place a few weeks ago and sensing equipment has been installed in the pavement.

The traffic pattern was changed on Water Street near Boscov's department store almost five years ago.

Binghamton Road Electric employees are installing new traffic and pedestrian signals at Henry and Water streets. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

Water Street was made one-way to permit on-street parking while an old city-owned parking garage was torn down and a replacement structure was built.

The intersection at Henry and Water was controlled by four-way stop signs after the old traffic signal was taken out of service.

A new traffic signal control system installed at Henry and Water streets on August 4, 2026. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

The new signal recently was installed at the intersection, along with signals to direct pedestrians using the crosswalks.

Mayor Jared Kraham has said it's expensive to install new traffic signals at city intersections. Systems can cost $300,000 or more depending on their configuration.

It's not known when the signals at Henry and Water streets will be put into service.

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