Traffic light malfunction near Oak Ridge Rd, West Milford NJ
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Road ClosureAccording to the dispatch call, a traffic signal at the Route 23 and Oak Ridge Road intersection in West Milford appeared to be malfunctioning, flashing on both north and south directions. Responders discussed whether to close the intersection, but determined it could remain open after confirming the Department of Transportation had been notified.
Audio|Heard on: West Milford Police
Listen to dispatch call
01:41
Transcript:
00:00
You can take a ride up Route 23 North by Oak Ridge Road.
00:03
Check that light.
00:04
I think it's flashing.
00:07
You may have to close the intersection off.
00:21
3. That's here, it's pro-stop-knit number 2, all day to air.
00:26
Acknowledged.
00:29
The caller wasn't sure when he hit, there's apparently something in the middle of the road that was probably around.
00:42
Acknowledged quickly.
00:47
2.9 over, we'll be 10A.
00:49
That's an asset the vehicle.
00:53
Definitely.
01:10
The traffic signal on north and south are flashing.
01:17
We have to close the intersection.
01:19
Two nine to two four, they're flashing and they should be flashing yellow or red.
01:31
Correct.
01:35
All right, if they're flashing, DOT is notified you don't need to close the intersection, traffic should be able to make it through.
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Location mentioned:
NJ-23 & Oak Ridge Rd, West Milford, NJ 07435
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