Power pole replacement disrupts intersection and traffic flow, Wabash IN


A power pole replacement at an intersection near Hutchens St disrupted traffic, causing vehicles not to stop. State Highway declined to install temporary stop signs, citing liability concerns.
Audio|Source: North Manchester Police, Fire, and EMS
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Transcript:
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You're placing a power pole, and that's why that intersection is out.
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It's going to take about two and a half hours to get it back.
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Manchester units are cleared.
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City units.
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I have a request for an officer, near Hutchens St.
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CPA advice, she's found multiple signal 60 items on our property.
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113, 151.155.
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Had more than one caller advised vehicles are not stopping at that intersection.
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Man in Market. Food, clerk.
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M-ZUM.
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Go ahead for two.
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I contacted State Highway again to see if they'll put up stop signs.
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They said they will not put up stop signs due to liability issues and it's not going to be over 24 hours.
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Location mentioned:
Near Hutchens St, Wabash, IN 46992
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