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1. How do I request a new street sign?

All sign requests should be made to the Office of Citizen Services at 631-957-7474 or 3-1-1 or by using this online form. Requests for new signs (or other traffic devices) will be submitted to the Traffic Safety Committee for review and analysis. The Committee will then, if warranted, submit the application to Traffic Engineering. Traffic Engineering will then do a site study and make a recommendation on the request. This may take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. The Traffic Safety Committee will make a decision based on a review of the original request application and the engineering site study. The recommendation then goes to the Town Board and a hearing is scheduled. Once the hearing is held the Town will consider a resolution at the next Town Board meeting to finalize the process and effectuate the change. This entire process may take several months before a final decision is rendered.

2. What happens to a damaged street sign?

The Suffolk County Police Department will notify the Town of a sign that is either damaged or down completely due to an accident. The Town will then take the necessary steps to repair the sign.

In other cases, the Town will alert other government agencies if it receives a request regarding a sign that is not in its jurisdiction of responsibility.

3. How do I report a damaged street sign?

All damaged signs should be reported to the Office of Citizen Services at 631-957-7474 or 3-1-1. Reports of damaged or missing traffic signs are then sent to the Traffic Safety Division, (631) 957-3106 or the Traffic Sign Shop, (631) 957-3104. Reports should include the location of the missing or damaged sign such as the address and the cross street name and/or intersection. The Town is responsible for responding to such reports within two hours of receipt and then correcting the situation within 72 hours.

4. How long does it take to replace a damaged sign?

Damaged sign requests are attended to as quickly as possible and are usually responded to within 48 business hours.

5. Can I request to have a street renamed?

Yes, streets can be co-named. All street renaming requests should be made to the Office of Citizen Services at 631-957-7474 or 3-1-1.