MLGW ‘working hard to correct’ new LED streetlamps in Memphis

If you’ve noticed that some of the new LED streetlights in Memphis are not functioning properly, you’re not alone. Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) has identified 1,716 new lights that are not working correctly for various reasons, and crews are working to fix them.

According to a report by Action News 5, some of these dysfunctional streetlamps were seen blinking rapidly in different areas along Walnut Grove, causing an obnoxious and hazardous distraction for drivers .

Since January, MLGW has upgraded 66,272 of 77,280 streetlights in Memphis with LED lights 1. More than 65,000 lamps have been converted to LED so far, with just over 12,000 left to be upgraded 12. The project, which was first announced in July 2022, is a partnership between MLGW and Ameresco, costing $34 million.