Spotsylvania County, Virginia – Traffic signal malfunctions at two Route 1 intersections are prompting safety warnings for local drivers.
According to the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office, the traffic lights at Route 1 and Spotsylvania Parkway, as well as Route 1 and Massaponax Church Road, are not functioning properly. Authorities said the issue was reported Sunday and drivers should proceed with caution through both intersections.
The Sheriff’s Office stated that the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has been notified of the malfunction. It was not immediately clear what caused the outage or how long repairs may take.
Both intersections are heavily traveled corridors connecting residential areas, shopping centers, and commuter routes along U.S. Route 1. Malfunctioning signals can increase the risk of crashes, particularly during peak travel periods.
Deputies are urging motorists to treat non-functioning traffic lights as four-way stops and remain alert for pedestrians and turning vehicles. Drivers are also advised to allow additional travel time while crews work to resolve the issue.
The outage may impact students, young drivers, and commuters traveling through the Route 1 corridor.
No injuries or crashes related to the malfunction had been reported as of publication. Updates are expected once VDOT addresses the signal problem.
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