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Downed pole causes lane closures on Maryland Ave, Rehoboth Beach DE

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Maryland Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

As discussed during the dispatch call, a bus operator reported a downed utility pole on Maryland Avenue near ShopRite in Rehoboth Beach, leading to the closure of outbound lanes and possible future traffic delays. No injuries or further hazards were mentioned.

Audio|Heard on: Sussex DE Transportation Group Calls
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00:55
Transcript:
00:00
All right, this is bus (number withheld).
00:04
I'm in the inbound on the five, but outbound on the five by ShopRite.
00:11
On Maryland Avenue, pole is down.
00:14
The old outbound lanes are closed.
00:17
Not a problem now, but more than likely will be a problem later.
00:20
Do you copy? Over.
00:24
You saying going towards the mall, correct?
00:27
No, I'm coming inbound, going towards the mall.
00:30
Yes, correct.
00:31
On Maryland Avenue, across from ShopRite.
00:34
There was a pole down and they've shut all those lanes.
00:37
You'll be able to go around, but it's going to be a problem later.
00:40
Over.
00:42
Copy. Careful.
00:43
No way we can really go.
00:46
So let me get (number withheld), they can figure something out.
00:50
Yeah, you're absolutely correct.
00:51
There is no other way.
00:52
Just a heads up.
00:55
(number withheld) clear.

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Maryland Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

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