Railroad gate malfunction causes traffic on Outwater Ln, Bergen County NJ
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a public works superintendent reported that a railroad crossing gate on Outwater Lane was stuck in the down position, creating significant traffic delays. Police units were dispatched to confirm the report and notify transit authorities. The gate appeared to have been down for an extended period, and traffic was reportedly backed up while the issue was addressed.
Audio|Heard on: Bergen NJ Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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The DPW superintendent stating that the railroad crossing on Outwater Lane is down,
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and that should be the only one that's down.
00:12
Can we just have a unit go over there and confirm that? And if so, we'll just notify transit.
00:16
Apparently the traffic's backed up too.
00:20
I received it. 3-04 to (number withheld).
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Sergeant, I'm here now.
00:26
It seems like it has been down an exceptionally long time.
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Copy communications.
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Just advise transit and let them know we're running low on manpower here.
00:38
See if we can get a timely response from them for once.
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Location mentioned:
Outwater Ln, New Jersey
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