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Large branch blocks Old Lowell Road in Westford, Westford MA

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audio iconRoad Closure
Old Lowell Rd, Westford, MA 01886

As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a traffic hazard near Old Lowell Road and Carlisle in Westford, where a large branch was blocking the roadway. The road was closed until the highway department could clear the obstruction. No wires were involved.

Audio|Heard on: Westford Police
Listen to dispatch call
01:58
Transcript:
00:00
Twenty-three, take the traffic hazard in the area of Old Lowell and Carlisle.
00:04
It's going to be a large branch in the roadway.
00:06
Code one.
00:10
Briefing.
00:15
Sure.
00:19
Got it, 19 guys.
00:22
On detail, Concord Road National Grid.
00:28
Right.
00:29
Car (number withheld) to us.
00:35
I'll be in the area.
00:42
Hey.
00:47
Order 23.
00:53
23.
00:56
Disregard, it's going to be Old Lowell Road, not in this intersection.
01:07
Precincts 23 to Westwood.
01:16
The area of number seven.
01:20
Old Lowell Road.
01:22
Road's completely impassable.
01:25
No wires involved in this.
01:26
Can you get highway out here please?
01:28
It's a large limb.
01:32
Area's being number seven, Old Lowell.
01:43
I'm just going to be assisting 23.
01:48
I'm going to go to the other side so we can shut this road down until highway arrives.
01:57
They are on their way.

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Old Lowell Rd, Westford, MA 01886

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