24-Hour Traffic Signal Approved for Binks Forest & Bent Creek

Wellington’s Village Council has approved a resolution to operate the traffic signal at Binks Forest Drive and Bent Creek Road on a full-time, 24-hour basis. The decision aims to enhance safety following public concerns about the intersection, a key route for families heading to communities like Binks Forest when the signal was previously active only during school hours.

Resolution No. R2026-47 signifies the council’s commitment to improving public safety. The intersection, managed by Palm Beach County under an interlocal agreement, will now have continuous signal operation. This change is expected to provide safer passage for drivers and pedestrians outside school times, particularly those accessing areas west of the Florida Turnpike.

Concerns about the intersection’s safety when the signal was not operating prompted the Village to engage a traffic consultant. A sight distance review by Simmons and White, dated Aug. 14, 2026, concluded that round-the-clock signal operation would improve safety without negatively impacting local traffic flow.

The resolution formally expresses the desire to increase the signal’s operational status. The interlocal agreement, R2023-1527, originally dated Oct. 17, 2023, outlines traffic control authority between Wellington and Palm Beach County. The council believes this update is in the best interest of the community’s general public health, safety and welfare.

Resolution No. R2026-47 became effective immediately upon its adoption. Residents can refer to the Village Council meeting minutes or related documentation available through the Village’s official channels for further information.