BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new traffic signal will be activated starting Dec. 23 at the intersection of Millersport Highway and Hopkins Road in Amherst, the New York State Department of Transportation announced Monday. From Dec. 23 through 29, the signal will operate in flashing mode, with flashing yellow signals on Millersport Highway and flashing red signals on Hopkins Road. The signal will be fully activated in three-color operation on Dec. 30. Motorists are asked to use caution around the intersection while traffic adjusts to the new pattern, the NYSDOT said. Latest Local News Boil water advisory in place for third day in Warsaw Eastern Hills Mall DMV to close due to lack of heat $24 million grant expected to reduce environmental impact on Chautauqua Lake Aquarium of Niagara announces death of California sea lion New traffic signal to be activated in Amherst Katie Skoog joined the News 4 team in April 2024. She is a graduate from the University at Buffalo. You can view more of her work here.