Traffic lights flashing at Watertown Street intersection, Newton MA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to flashing traffic lights at the Watertown Street intersection in Newton, MA, which were causing a potential traffic hazard. They reported that the lights were stuck on flash and requested that the city be notified to consider placing stop signs to control traffic.
Audio|Heard on: Newton Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
06:9
Transcript:
00:00
Still en route to Watertown Street, but you might want to have someone check calm at wash.
00:10
It appears the lights are all stuck on flash causing an issue.
00:17
Roger 497, can you head that way?
00:22
Roger.
05:50
All the lights at this intersection are on flash at this time.
05:54
There's no traffic backup.
05:57
If you can notify (name withheld), if their ETA is taking a little bit, it would be beneficial to see if the city can get some stop signs out here.
06:08
Roger will notify.
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