Man walking on highway causes traffic hazard, Syracuse NY


A man in his 40s was walking on the westbound and eastbound sides of highway I-690 near the TLA on-ramp and Townsman exit, causing a traffic hazard. There was no sign of weapons or intoxication. Police received multiple calls and responded by blocking lanes to manage traffic.
Audio|Source: Onondaga County Sheriff and Syracuse Police
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Transcript:
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Westbound 690 between TLA on-ramp and Townsman exit.
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Report a man in his 40s wearing a hat, white shirt, dark pants walking westbound down the highway.
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No weapons or intoxication noted.
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99th[1], I got it.
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Another caller reports the same on the eastbound side.
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At the TLA on-ramp, please check as well.
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4-6-3, recovery.
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Need one or two cars to block the inner left lanes on the right side.
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Copy, both left lanes blocked?
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Yes, both left lanes.
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Only the right lanes remain open right now; get both to block here.
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99th: Unit Identifier
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I-690, Syracuse, NY
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