Arlington Heights, IL – A Village contractor installing a new water main on Euclid Avenue struck a power line near Dunton Avenue Friday afternoon, knocking out a traffic signal and causing power outages in nearby homes.
According to the Village of Arlington Heights, the incident occurred as crews worked near the intersection of Euclid and Dunton. The damaged power line disrupted the traffic light at the intersection, creating potential travel delays for drivers in the area. Residents nearby may also be experiencing partial or complete power loss.
ComEd has been notified and is en route to repair the damaged line. Officials are urging motorists to avoid the area if possible and to seek alternate routes while repairs are underway.
The Village thanked residents for their patience as crews work to restore service and ensure public safety. Drivers are reminded to treat intersections with dark signals as four-way stops until power is restored.
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