Traffic at the Nashville Road-Cave Mill Road intersection has been a problem for years.

Now, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is considering getting rid of the stoplight there.

Wednesday morning, the stoplights at the intersection were switched to "flashing yellow and red".

For the next 30 days, the traffic pattern of the intersection will be dissected, as the Highway Department determines if a traffic light is still necessary.

"The reason we're considering removing this signal is because all of that traffic has moved over to the Dishman Lane route and its not as much traffic on Cave Mill," says Department of Highways- District 3 spokesperson, Keirsten Jaggers.

So it may opt to get rid of the light as the transformation of Nashville Road from 2 lanes to 5 begins.

However, Brian Roberts of Lost River Liquor Store, which is across the street from Cave Mill Road, says removing the light could be a "big" mistake.

"I just think its gonna cause chaos cause its already an accident-prone 4-way and I think with just flashing lights there, its gonna get worse," Roberts says.

After 30 days, if the highway department feels comfortable with traffic at the intersection, the lights will be shut off for good.

Nearby resident Tabitha Redmon says she's cautiously optimistic about the change.

So far she's already seen one positive, traffic not backed up to other stoplights on Nashville Road.

"I actually work on Campbell Lane and actually turning in it'll actually be down to the McDonald's. But so far its pretty clear," Redmon comments.

"When this road is completely finished it'll be 5 lanes, including a center turn lane, so that will help the traffic flow, 2 lanes in each direction. It'll be easier for people to navigate those intersections," adds Jaggers.

Yet Roberts, who claims to see at least 3 accidents at the intersection every week says expansion will just increase the need to have a light guiding motorists.

"If it goes to five-lanes, I think they definitely need to keep the traffic light there. Cause there's just going to be more traffic there in that little intersection right there," says Roberts.

The five-lane expansion project is slated to be completed in late 2009.

During the 30-day study, motorists traveling Nashville Road will have the right-of-way--meaning those coming from "side streets" must stop.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet urges motorists to pay special attention to the new signage.