No flagger at roadwork causes traffic confusion on highway, Dyer County TN


Caller reported no flagger at road construction on Highway 78 near Jenkinsville-Jamestown. This led to confusion with vehicles turning in the southbound lane while northbound traffic continued, raising accident risk.
Audio|Source: Dyer County Sheriff and Newbern police
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Transcript:
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723[1]. Traffic complaint in the area 4-615, highway 70A, cross-rate, Jenkinsville, Jamestown.
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Check.
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723[1], caller stated that there is no flagger in the area of Highway 78 where they are currently doing road work.
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Caller stated that traffic is active on the way to Walmart.
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Also stated that there are vehicles turning around on the southbound lane while there is still currently northbound traffic.
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Area 78, near Jenkinsville-Jamestown.
Police codes explained
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723: Unit identifier for responding to the traffic complaint
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Location mentioned:
Jenkinsville-Jamestown Rd, Tennessee 38024
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