Scott commissioners Tuesday night resumed their crusade to have Wal-Mart remove a portion of the concrete traffic island from the main entrance of Raceway Plaza.

Wal-Mart has sent a letter to the township stating that by Labor Day it would remove the so-called bump-out, which is blamed for causing traffic congestion because it constricts a lane on the plaza's main driveway.

Despite the retailer's written promise to remove the traffic island, some Scott commissioners remain skeptical.

"I was there yesterday and it hadn't moved," remarked a clearly disgruntled Commissioner Tom Castello.

He made a motion that if the traffic island is not removed within 30 days, solicitor Robert McTiernan is authorized to file an injunction in Common Pleas Court to get the traffic reconfiguration completed.

His motion won unanimous support from the commissioners, many of whom have been stuck in traffic jams at the shopping plaza and have fielded numerous complaints from residents.

But Mr. McTiernan thought the issue may finally be getting serious attention.

After informing lawyers for Wal-Mart that the township was considering an injunction to force the work, Mr. McTiernan said he had noticed "a flurry of activity" related to the issue, which has become a regular item on Scott agendas for at least six months.

Because the traffic island removal is expected to take several days, officials speculated at least some of the work would have to be done at night to meet the Labor Day deadline.

Director of Public Services Randy Lubin agreed that a township permit for overnight work would be required, but added that his office had not heard from Wal-Mart.

"If they do approach you, say yes without having to come back to the board," urged Commissioner Jean O'Toole.

The bump-out was installed by Wal-Mart developers several years ago to accommodate left turns into McDonald's and Woltz & Wind Ford.

As the shopping center became busier, Scott officials contend the bump-out has become more of a hindrance than a help with traffic flow.