Published on October 02, 2025
As part of the Sustainable Streetscapes project, the traffic signal at the southwest corner of Powell and Hollis Streets is being modified to accommodate the new improvements. One part of this modification is the relocation of the traffic signal poles to their permanent locations.
The City’s Contractor has scheduled the change over of the traffic signal poles to occur next week on Wednesday, October 1. On that day, the signal at Powell and Hollis will be placed in “flashing mode” for everyone’s safety. Vehicles approaching the traffic signal in flashing mode must treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
Drivers can expect delays while traveling through this intersection; consider taking alternate routes if you can. Other intersections on Hollis Street between Stanford Avenue and Park Avenue will also continue to be in “flashing mode” until the roadway is paved in early November. We apologize for any inconvenience but thank you for your continued patience and partnership in making our streets safer.
Questions? Contact Phillip Toste at phillip.toste@emeryville.org or 510-596-4340.