UPDATE: As of Tuesday, January 20, the light is still not completely fixed. However, there have been temporary upgrades that include a blinking red light with mini stop signs, instead of wooden stop sign stands.
Last week, crews were able to modify the signal to an all-flashing red operation to cut down on driver confusion as a temporary fix until the permanent fix can be installed. Weather impacted DPW's efforts the last few days, but they plan to be back on site this week to continue with the repair. The signal will remain as flashing reds with additional portable stop signs added as crews continue to work toward the permanent repair.
ORIGINAL: For more than a week, the traffic lights at the busy intersection of Bailey and Genesee have been out. Drivers have had to rely on stop signs that were temporarily put on the road.
Stefan made us aware of the issue after he reached out to us here at 7 News and said:
"Bailey and Genesse used to have a stop light, now it is a four-way stop, very dangerous, please check it out you guys are great."
So I went to the intersection on Tuesday, and the lights were not working.
"It's an accident waiting to happen," one Buffalo resident who did not want to be named said.
WATCH: Windstorm knocks out traffic lights at busy Buffalo intersection and leads to concerns for neighbors
So I contacted Lovejoy Councilman Bryan Bollman. He said one light pole was knocked down in the windstorm two weeks ago. The lights still hanging are off. Bollman said he called the city's department of public works the day it happened.
"I believe there's some controls within the signal that need to be replaced, but I am asking for even a better temporary measure," said Bollman.
I contacted the City of Buffalo's communications department. Buffalo's Deputy Director of Communications told me, "Thank you for reaching out. Per Commissioner Skipper, City of Buffalo crews have identified materials to begin a temporary repair starting [Wednesday.]"
