Traffic light malfunction causes backups near Grove Street and 140, Franklin MA
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Road ClosureA traffic light at Grove Street and Route 140 is malfunctioning, causing heavy vehicle backups. An officer was sent to check the issue and may coordinate with the state department of transportation.
Audio|Heard on: Franklin Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Can you advise MassDOT that the lights at the end of Grove Street with 140 are not cycling properly? I'm getting reports that every once in a while it'll cycle, however cars are backed up on Grove Street in order to go straight or left onto 140.
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Receive.
00:27
7.4 will head that way.
00:29
Go check it out.
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Thank you.
00:37
7.4. She said that it took her almost 45 minutes to get through those satellites.
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She saw it cycle twice.
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However, it's very sporadic.
00:49
Receive, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
State Hwy 140 & Grove St, Franklin, MA 02038
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