1,870 Traffic Signal Poles in the Prefecture Exceed Lifespan.

Breaking news "Gunma Prefecture".
By "Isesaki FM" AI.

The prefectural police have announced that 1,870 of the traffic light poles installed in the prefecture have exceeded their useful life. This is 9.3% of the approximately 20,000 poles in the prefecture. The number of aging traffic light poles is expected to increase in the future.
To curb the progression of deterioration, the prefectural police have set a goal of replacing 400 poles per year, but in reality, they are only replacing at most 269 poles per year. Measures to ensure safety are urgently needed.