Engineering English
Signalized Intersection
Civil Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: A road junction where traffic movement is controlled by traffic signals. The phasing and timing of signals are designed to safely and efficiently manage conflicting flows.
Example in context
“At the signalized intersection, we optimized the cycle length to reduce delay for the major through movement while still providing adequate pedestrian crossing time.”
“Sinyalize kavşakta, ana doğru akış için gecikmeyi azaltmak üzere döngü süresini optimize ettik, aynı zamanda yeterli yaya geçiş süresi sağladık.”
Where engineers use it
Signalized intersections are found in urban and suburban areas with moderate to high traffic volumes. Engineers conduct signal timing studies to optimize phasing, cycle length, and offsets to minimize delay and improve safety.
Synonyms: signalized junction, traffic signal intersection
Antonyms: unsignalized intersection
Practice: can you use “Signalized Intersection” at work?
A developer wants to build a shopping center near an existing signalized intersection. The traffic impact study shows that the intersection will operate at LOS F during peak hours. What mitigation strategies would you consider?
Show a model answer
“We need to conduct a signal timing study at this signalized intersection to improve peak-hour operations.”
“Signalized Intersection” in 21 languages
| English | Signalized Intersection |
|---|---|
| Turkish | sinyalize kavşak |
| French | carrefour à feux |
| German | signalisierte Kreuzung |
| Spanish | intersección semaforizada |
| Chinese | 信号控制交叉口 |
| Arabic | تقاطع بإشارات مرورية |
| Portuguese | interseção semafórica |
| Russian | регулируемый перекресток |
| Japanese | 信号交差点 |
| Italian | intersezione semaforizzata |
| Vietnamese | nút giao có tín hiệu |
| Hindi | सिग्नलयुक्त चौराहा |
| Thai | ทางแยกสัญญาณไฟ |
| Indonesian | persimpangan bersinyal |
| Korean | 신호 교차로 |
| Bengali | সিগন্যালযুক্ত মোড় |
| Dutch | geregeld kruispunt |
| Swedish | signalreglerad korsning |
| Finnish | valo-ohjattu liittymä |
| Ukrainian | регульоване перехрестя |
Frequently asked questions
What does Signalized Intersection mean in engineering?
A road junction where traffic movement is controlled by traffic signals. The phasing and timing of signals are designed to safely and efficiently manage conflicting flows. In Civil Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Signalized Intersection?
Signalized Intersection is pronounced /ˈsɪɡnəlaɪzd ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Signalized Intersection used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “At the signalized intersection, we optimized the cycle length to reduce delay for the major through movement while still providing adequate pedestrian crossing time.”
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