A $1.01 million project to link traffic signals in and around downtown Nampa to create a more efficient traffic flow is expected to finish next week, the Idaho Transportation Department announced Monday.

Starting Tuesday, crews will work an 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. schedule to complete the project, which began in January. The contractor has completed his work except for signal poles at 12th and 2nd. The poles are expected to arrive this week, and installation should be complete by July 27.

The project will synchronize the traffic signals through fiber optics and also add pedestrian signals with countdown indicators. Wireless communication equipment will allow the city to control signal timing from its traffic service shop.

The signal improvements mean people who drive the posted speed through the area should have fewer stops for red lights.

Quality Electric Inc. of Boise is the contractor on the project, which is funded 93 percent by federal funds administered by ITD. The city of Nampa paid for the design and will pay a portion of the construction contract.