Monroe County – Traffic lights went dark across Monroe County’s west side Thursday, prompting deputies to manage intersections and assess storm-related damage.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, signals are out in the Highland Village and Fieldstone neighborhoods, with deputies deployed to affected intersections to assist drivers and evaluate conditions.
Officials urged motorists to use caution and treat all non-functioning traffic lights as four-way stops. The outages were reported across multiple intersections, though authorities did not specify how many signals were impacted.
The sheriff’s office noted that additional weather may be approaching. “Round 2 may be on the way according to weather reports,” the agency stated, signaling the potential for continued disruptions.
Power-related traffic signal failures can increase the risk of collisions, particularly during peak travel hours. Drivers traveling through the west side Thursday were advised to reduce speed, remain alert for cross traffic, and follow standard right-of-way rules at dark intersections.
The outages may affect afternoon commuters and students traveling through neighborhood corridors where traffic volumes typically increase later in the day.
Authorities have not announced an estimated restoration time. Deputies remain in the area assisting with traffic flow and monitoring conditions.
Residents are encouraged to report hazardous conditions to local authorities and avoid unnecessary travel through affected intersections until signals are restored.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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