Twin Falls Traffic Light Behaving Strangely

I’m curious if you’ve noticed an issue with the traffic light at Washington and Addison in Twin Falls that seems to coincide with its recent replacement following an accident at the intersection in mid-January.

Why the Traffic Light at Washington and Addison was replaced

In mid-January, the southern traffic light at the intersection of Washington and Addison in Twin Falls, Idaho, met its demise. A vehicle lost control, slid into the pole, leading to the complete demolition of the stoplight. This event temporarily transformed the busy intersection into a four-way stop, significantly disrupting the usual flow of traffic. Motorists found themselves avoiding this intersection during peak hours, adapting their routes to circumvent the slow moving traffic.

Swift Response With Some Lingering Issues

The City of Twin Falls responded quickly, replacing the damaged traffic light within several days, restoring traffic flow to its pre-accident flow. However, early morning and late night commuters have noticed a possible issue with the light that seems to have started with the accident and the replacement of traffic light.

Early Morning Commuters Have Noticed a Possible Sensor Malfunction

Twin Falls, like many cities, utilizes a sensor-regulated system for its intersections during off-peak hours. This system switches some traffic lights from fixed time patterns to sensor-regulated ones, ensuring that waiting traffic is promptly accommodated and that the flow of traffic remains smooth during less busy hours. Unfortunately, the sensor at the Addison and Washington intersection appears to be malfunctioning. Commuters have noted that, especially in the early morning hours, the light holds traffic for several minutes, behaving as if it were still on a fixed interval system. It’s a small issue relative to the big picture of Twin Falls traffic managment, but worth noting for early morning drivers.

Awaiting Official Response

A message has been left for the City of Twin Falls Streets Department seeking clarification and potential solutions. As of the time of publication, we have yet to receive a response. This article will be updated with any new information provided by the city officials.