Traffic Lights In Flash Mode | 9 Mile & Federal

This video takes you on a tour of two interesting traffic light sites in Warren, Michigan. First, we examine the unique and somewhat vintage setup at Federal Avenue & 9 Mile Road. This intersection, situated next to an existing fire station, was captured operating in both normal and then flash modes, showcasing its LFE traffic light heads with mixed bulb types and unusual pedestrian light configurations. Then, as part of the same exploration, we get a first look at a brand new, not-yet-activated Durasig style traffic light installation for the new Warren Fire Station #4 on Van Dyke Avenue, with its heads currently still under bags.

📍 Locations Featured:
Main Intersection: Federal Ave & 9 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48089 (Macomb County)
New Fire Station Site: 23211 Van Dyke Ave, Warren, MI 48089 (Macomb County)

🛣️ Nearby Streets & Landmarks (Federal & 9 Mile Area):
Federal Avenue, 9 Mile Road
Van Dyke Avenue (major N-S thoroughfare nearby), Hoover Road, Groesbeck Hwy (M-97)
Adjacent to an existing Warren Fire Department station.
Mix of residential, commercial, and light industrial properties.

🛣️ Nearby Streets & Landmarks (New Fire Station - Van Dyke Area):
Van Dyke Avenue (major N-S thoroughfare)
Martin Road, Stephens Road (nearby cross-streets)
This installation directly serves the new Warren Fire Department Station.

🚦 Traffic Light Features at Federal Ave & 9 Mile Rd (Existing System):
Operational States Viewed: Normal operation and subsequently in Flash Mode.
Mounting: Combination of a mast arm and a traditional wire span.
Mast Arm Traffic Lights: 2 LFE brand traffic light heads.
Bulb Configuration: LED for Green and Red sections, Incandescent for Yellow sections.
Wire Span Traffic Lights: 2 x 4-Way LFE brand traffic light clusters.
Pedestrian Lights (Mixed Types):
6 pedestrian signal assemblies feature Durasig brand housings with older style incandescent Hand/Man bulbs.
2 pedestrian signal assemblies are more modern LED Hand/Man units (not countdowns).
Unique Feature: One LFE brand incandescent vehicle traffic light head is unconventionally mounted directly onto/with two of the Durasig incandescent pedestrian signal assemblies.

🚦 Traffic Light Features at New Fire Station (23211 Van Dyke Ave - Awaiting Activation):
Status: Newly Installed, Awaiting Activation (all traffic light heads are bagged).
Hardware (Traffic Lights): 7 new Durasig style traffic light heads (likely with backplates, though covered).
Mounting: Modern 'Wire box span' design.
Pedestrian Lights: 2 new Countdown Pedestrian Signal (CPS) heads

This video presents a tale of two traffic light setups in Warren: the quirky, operational LFE system at Federal & 9 Mile (seen in two distinct modes) with its mixed-technology and highly unusual pedestrian light feature, contrasted with a brand new, Durasig style system for a new fire station on Van Dyke, poised for future activation.

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💬 What might cause an entire intersection like Federal & 9 Mile to go into flash mode? And what are your thoughts on the upcoming Durasig setup for the new fire station compared to the older LFE system nearby? Comment below!

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