Traffic light malfunction causes congestion, Philadelphia PA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders reported a malfunctioning traffic light at the intersection of Grant Avenue and Academy Road in Philadelphia. The eastbound light on Grant Avenue was not turning green, causing significant congestion. Maintenance was notified to prioritize repairs.
Audio|Heard on: Philadelphia PA Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:52
Transcript:
00:00
824, can you swing by Grant Avenue and Academy Road?
00:03
They're saying the lights are skipping.
00:05
The one on Grant isn't turning green.
00:09
All right, we're safe.
00:10
Thank you.
00:13
We're back.
00:15
Okay.
00:21
Say the one.
00:23
Say the one.
00:26
The one, you can RTF this as an arrest.
00:28
It's going to be in reference to a previous burglary that happened this morning.
00:32
RTF have those numbers over here please.
00:35
Your numbers are (number withheld).
00:39
Did you also say you want a separate arrest?
00:44
Yeah, it's all going to be one job.
00:45
Should be one DC or does our (name withheld) that says the arrest?
00:49
Okay, sounds good.
00:52
Eight hundred and one.
00:53
Oh well.
01:00
I'm sorry, your radio was very unreadable.
01:02
Say that again?
01:05
Service around the 15th district, 1st alpha, 1st alpha.
01:12
WVRW 578, time is 1:43 p.m.
01:15
Just be advised your radio is still skipping but I heard you.
01:20
He just showed me available.
01:23
And he received.
01:26
824.
01:28
Eight to four.
01:30
All right, so appears to be the light that's going eastbound on Grant Ave.
01:36
That seems to be having a problem with pulling traffic to go straight on Grant Avenue.
01:41
Notified (name withheld) and put a priority on it because there is heavy traffic building up on that side of their avenue.
01:49
All right, I'll give them a call now.
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Location mentioned:
Grant Ave & Academy Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19114
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