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Heard on: Arlington Police Operations · 1/21/2026 04:58 AM
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Motorist just informed us on our detail that the light appears to be the one taking the right from Chestnut Street or going up to Mystic from Chestnut is stuck on red.
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Traffic's all backed up all the way past the funeral home, past the school.
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Traffic signal malfunction near Mystic and Chestnut

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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were informed about a possible traffic signal malfunction at the intersection of Mystic Street and Chestnut Street in Arlington. The light may be stuck on red, causing traffic to back up past nearby landmarks, including a funeral home and a school.

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Mystic St & Chestnut St, Arlington, MA 02474
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