They were due to light up the lives of students attending the LYIT in Letterkenny.
The LYIT campus
But new traffic lights planned to come into operation last Friday have suffered a few teething problems.
The lights were due to compliment a new car park opposite the college campus on the Port Road.
But it would appear that there have been difficulties getting the green, amber and red lights working in order.
A spokesperson for Donegal County Council told Donegal Daily ”There was a technical issue with the sequencing of the lights and this is currently being addressed. The lights have been turned off again as a safety precaution.”
The lights have since been covered up with bright orange jackets – ready once again to be unveiled to the waiting students.