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Temporary Traffic Lights ‘Can’t See Anything’ in Sunshine, Stay on Red All Morning
Lights in Methven blame glare; drivers say it's 'no different from usual'.
Temporary traffic lights at roadworks, squinting. Photo: Rept0n1x, “Temporary traffic lights in Skelmersdale (1)”, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
METHVEN — The village’s famous temporary traffic lights, recently granted permanent residency, stayed on red for most of Thursday morning, apparently dazzled by the sun.
“They’re not used to it,” said a resident. “None of us are. You can’t blame them.” Drivers queued patiently, as they always do, with one saying: “Honestly, I didn’t notice a difference.”
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