COMPUTERISED CONTROLLER cabinets in traffic lights at eight major intersections in the Corporate Area, which are not Y2K compliant, are out of service, the Ministry of Transport and Works reported yesterday.

The intersections affected are: Torrington Bridge; Washington Boulevard at Ken Hill Drive and Savannah Avenue; South Camp Road, at Victoria Avenue; Camp and Deanery Roads; Waltham Park and Bay Farm Roads; Maxfield Avenue and Lyndhurst Road.

The controller systems in the lights will be replaced during the next two weeks, says Dr. Janine Dawkins, chief traffic engineer in the Ministry of Transport and Works.

Dr. Dawkins said that of approximately 140 traffic lights in the Corporate Area, 90 were upgraded to Y2K compliance and 10 were electro-mechanical. "Recently, we examined all traffic light equipment to detect their Y2K readiness and established that some 35 controllers would be replaced. The eight lights which are currently out of order are among the set which were earmarked for replacement," she said.

In the interim, the Ministry will collaborate with the Police Traffic Division to facilitate the flow of traffic at critical intersections, while repairs are effected.