Kansas City Purple Street Lights Explained

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While some residents appreciate the purple lights’ nostalgic vibes, others have expressed concerns about their impact on visibility, light pollution and local ecosystems.

We reached out to the Missouri Department of Transportation and found that the purple glow is unintentional: Spokesperson Melissa Black told The Star that the color is caused by a manufacturing defect with the LED bulbs the department uses to illuminate roads across the state.

“We have been systematically going through and working with the manufacturer to get those replaced,” she said.

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Why are there purple streetlights on Kansas City area highways? We found answers

Experts say that the purple glow along roads in Missouri and Kansas could impair visibility for nighttime drivers and impact local ecosystems.