Already, signs at seven of the bridge’s crossovers and at both north and south entrances boast the number.
That’s not enough, General Manager Robert Lambert told commissioners at a recent meeting.
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The problem, Lambert said, is many cell phones, like his own, don’t boast those letters on the keypad, leaving many commuters with nobody to call during emergencies.
The changed signage would make it easier and clearer for motorists to call police when they‘re broken down or see a drunk driver on the Causeway.
Commissioners also awarded a low bid to Jack. B. Harper Contractor Inc., of $117,500 to install video vehicle detection cameras to improve traffic signal flow on the Northshore approach.
The cameras will replace aging loops built into the roadway that trigger traffic signals to change when motorists pass over them.
Video vehicle detection cameras have become increasing popular on streets statewide.
They are easier to replace and less costly to maintain than loops that require lane closures when cutting pavement to access the loops.
They are also not affected by cracked pavement or road construction projects.
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