At least 150 signals were reported as out of service, Houston Public Works confirmed,...
late Wednesday and into Thursday took out traffic signals at dozens of locations, according to Houston Public Works.
At least 150 signals were reported as out of service, said Erin Jones, spokeswoman for Houston Public Works. She added that officials “suspect the actual number is larger.”Interact with the map for real-time power outage updates across Texas counties.“CenterPoint has to provide power to the lights, they flash when power is restored, then we reset the traffic control box,” Jones said.
As a result, drivers normally used to controlled intersections found themselves inching up to a flashing red light and a four-way stop in dozens of locations.
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