Times Observer photo by Brian Ferry An EF-2 tornado that ripped through Warren County in April 2019 - causing major damage to Carter Lumber in Starbrick - also knocked out the traffic light at US 6 and Preston Road. That light has been replaced and will be in full operation by the end of the month.

The traffic light at US 6 and Preston Road is back.

The light was demolished by a storm that produced an EF-2 tornado in April 2019.

PennDOT announced on Tuesday that the light has now been repaired.

“The traffic signal has not been functional since it was damaged during a storm in 2019,” per a statement from PennDOT. “With repairs complete, the light will remain flashing for one week as a warning to motorists about the upcoming change in the traffic pattern at the intersection.”

PennDOT says the light is maintained by Conewango Township and is “scheduled to be in full operation on March 29, 2021.”

The tornado that destroyed the light carved up about 16 miles of Warren County, particularly at Carter Lumber in Starbrick adjacent to that intersection.

Top wind speeds were estimated in the 120 to 130 mile per hour range.

The tornado touched in Pleasant Township a little southwest of Starbrick, came down the hill from Lenhart Road, and crossed the Allegheny River.

From Starbrick, the tornado continued northeast over the hill, largely skipping over North Warren, before touching down again near Conewango Creek and the northernmost part of the City of Warren.

In all, the tornado crashed through about 16 miles of the county and was on or near the ground from 8:18 to 8:35. The storm carried it at a speed of about 60 miles per hour.