Incandescent Doghouse & LED Flashing Left Turn Traffic Lights | Saginaw St & Abbot Rd

This video documents the unique hybrid traffic light system at the busy intersection of East Saginaw Street and Abbot Road in East Lansing, Michigan. The installation relies on a traditional wire span and features a fascinating mix of technology. The setup includes two 12-inch 2-way incandescent Doghouse clusters and two 2-way LED clusters. A standout feature is the central 4-way LED Flashing Red Left Turn cluster, a classic Michigan configuration used to manage left turns. The pedestrian infrastructure is entirely vintage, consisting of 8 incandescent Durasig pedestrian signals. 📍 Location: E Saginaw St & Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 (Near Michigan State University) 🛣️ Nearby Streets & Landmarks East Saginaw Street (M-43), Abbot Road, Michigan State University (MSU) Campus, Breslin Center, US-127. This intersection acts as a major gateway to the MSU campus and downtown East Lansing, handling heavy traffic flows from the highway and the university. This video captures a traffic signal system in transition. The presence of incandescent Doghouse clusters alongside LED upgrades highlights the gradual modernization of the area's infrastructure. The Flashing Red Left Turn often called the Michigan Left signal, though distinct from the geometric Michigan Left is a rapidly disappearing feature, often being replaced by Flashing Yellow Arrows in newer installs. 👍 Are you a fan of documenting rare incandescent Doghouse signals and the classic Michigan Flashing Red setups before they are gone? Subscribe to DeTrafficStreetBeatz for more deep dives into Michigan's unique signal history! Don't forget the notification bell 🔔! 💬 Flashing Red vs. Flashing Yellow: This intersection still uses the flashing red cluster for permissive turns. Do you find this older style more attention grabbing than the modern Flashing Yellow Arrow, or is it time for an upgrade? Let me know your preference in the comments! #DeTrafficStreetBeatz #ESaginawSt #AbbotRd #EastLansing