Traffic Signals Damaged, Repairs Cause Delays on East Highway 66
A vehicle crash damaged a traffic control cabinet at East Highway 66 and Patton Drive on December 22, prompting temporary electrical repairs that have slowed traffic through the intersection. The disruption matters to residents because it affects holiday travel, school and emergency vehicle routing, and local business access until signals are fully restored.
On December 22 the Electric Department carried out temporary electrical repairs after a vehicle crash damaged a traffic control cabinet at the intersection of East Highway 66 and Patton Drive. The initial repairs restored basic signal function but left the intersection operating below normal capacity, producing slow moving traffic and delays for motorists passing through the area.
Motorists have been urged to proceed with caution and to adhere to posted speed limitations while traversing the intersection. Officials expect traffic control signals to be fully operational on Monday, December 29. Until then drivers should anticipate intermittent delays especially during morning and evening travel windows and during the holiday period when local traffic patterns differ from typical weekdays.
The intersection serves daily commuters and residents who rely on consistent signal timing to navigate busy corridors. School transportation routes, delivery services and emergency responders may experience longer travel times as reduced signal efficiency creates backups. Local businesses near the intersection could see modest impacts to customer access and delivery schedules while repairs remain in place.
City crews implemented the temporary fixes to restore essential signal function and to minimize safety risks at the intersection. Work was limited to electrical repairs to the damaged traffic control cabinet, with a complete restoration planned after parts and final testing are completed. Drivers are advised to allow extra travel time, to plan alternate routes where feasible, and to watch for utility and roadway crews working near the roadway.
A PDF public notice with additional details is available on the city website for residents seeking confirmation of timelines and any changes to the repair schedule. The expected restoration on December 29 should return the intersection to full operational status, but residents should monitor municipal updates if adverse weather or equipment issues delay final repairs.
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