Question: Can the traffic signal at Mason-Montgomery Road and Natorp's Boulevard be repaired? The traffic sensing device on westbound Natorp's Boulevard has been broken, causing the light to stay red on Mason-Montgomery for prolonged periods, making an already bad traffic situation worse. I also have been told that the lights on Mason-Montgomery are going to be computer controlled to help ease the congestion. When will that happen? - Don Hust, Mason

        Answer: Warren County Engineer Neil Tunison said loop de tectors in the pavement will be checked to make sure they are functioning properly. However, Mr. Tunison said the problem may be compounded by the installation of the computerized signal system and repeated delays in that project, which was scheduled for completion last year. Mr. Tunison expects the computer signalization to be online within four months.

        Q: There is a need for two left-turn signals at New Haven Road and I-74. One car turning left on the two-lane road creates gridlock. - John C. Osborne, Whitewater Township Kim Patton, spokeswoman for the Ohio Department of Transportation, said left-turn arrows without dedicated left-turn lanes are not warranted because they do not improve traffic flow. Mrs. Patton said the city of Harrison is applying for funding for an intersection improvement project at the interchange. No changes are planned until New Haven is widened, she said.

        Q: Benneville Street runs between Sutton and Mears avenues in Mount Washington. The street is narrow and has no posted speed limit. Cars regularly use the street to cut through to Beechmont Avenue. Many drivers travel in excess of 35 mph. Does the city intend to post speed limits on this residential street? - William Reichert, Mount Washington

        Cincinnati Traffic Engineer Steve Bailey said the speed limit is 25 mph on Benneville. A work order has been issued to erect signs.

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