For 10 months, traffic signals stood dark at a busy southeast Fresno intersection — poles and lights installed but inactive. Drivers waited at temporary stop signs at Fowler and Olive avenues to access Highway 180.

Last week, Fresno County officials finally flipped the switch making the signal operational. The total price tag: $2.4 million.

“All the infrastructure was not available until more recently,” said Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig, who represents the area. “We did see some poles that were going into the ground that seemed like they were there for many months before we saw the whole intersection fully materialize.”

Planning for the project took years, including acquiring land, securing rights of way, and purchasing equipment. County records show preliminary engineering au

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