MISSOULA, Mont. -- More efficient LED or light emitting diode lights are coming to an intersection near you. It's part of a Montana Department of Transportation project replacing old incandescent street lights.

Any intersection on a state or federal roadway will get the upgrade. Missoula City workers say the new lights will cut down significantly on the power needed to run the streetlights.

Kevin Slovarp with Missoula's Public Works Department says "This will be an energy savings project. The led's require a lot less energy than the existing incandescents, and it will also be a safety enhancement for our employees."

That added safety comes from the fact his workers replaced over 400 incandescent light bulbs last year and the new bulbs will last significantly longer than the current ones. So workers won't have to put themselves in harms way as often. And many say the lights are brighter and easier to see compared to the old ones.

It's hoped the new lights will be installed before the end of the year.