There have been numerous traffic signal outages in the Houston area since Thursday evening’s storm.
As a result of the derecho storm, TxDOT crews have been clearing storm debris and working to restore normal operations, focusing on traffic signals impacted by the storm. Approximately 125 signals out of 1,100 in Houston need to be repaired. In order to assist with the recovery process, crews from across the state have been mobilized.
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“Our crews are working diligently to restore our traffic signals and return to normal operations across the Houston District, including Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend, and Waller counties,” said Eliza Paul, District Engineer for the TxDOT Houston District in a press release.
An emergency operations center has been established at Houston TranStar to support storm recovery efforts by TxDOT.
Traffic signals that are not functioning and storm debris pose a potential risk to motorists, so TxDOT urges them to avoid unnecessary travel. When traveling, drivers should slow down and give first responders room to work at intersections with non-functional traffic signals.
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