Traffic lights malfunction near Douglas Pike, Smithfield RI
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to check a possible malfunction at the traffic lights near Douglas Pike and George Washington Highway. A caller reported that the northbound signal on Route 7 was not providing a left-turn arrow. The Department of Transportation would only respond if the issue was confirmed.
Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Respond code one, check the intersection of Douglas Pike and George Washington Highway for the lights possibly malfunctioning.
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Calling party advising she was northbound on Route 7 and it was not giving the arrow to go left onto George Washington Highway.
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DOT will not respond unless we can confirm that there is an issue.
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Location mentioned:
George Washington Hwy, Smithfield, RI 02917
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