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Traffic signal issue slows vehicles on Route 5

Heard on: Providence RI Law Dispatch Group Calls
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I don't know if anyone's made aware the intersection of 44 and 5.
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US-44 & RI-5, Smithfield, RI 02917
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As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible malfunction with the traffic light at the intersection of Route 44 and Route 5 in Smithfield. The signal appears to be short cycling, allowing only a few cars through at a time and causing delays.

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