Spotsylvania, VA – Motorists traveling through Spotsylvania County this morning are being urged to use extra caution after a traffic light malfunction at a busy intersection.
According to the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office, the signals at Courthouse Road and Smith Station Road are currently out of service. Deputies advised drivers to treat the intersection as a four-way stop until further notice.
The outage was first reported early Thursday, with officials reminding drivers to remain alert and yield to others at the intersection. No immediate cause for the malfunction has been confirmed, but public works crews are expected to investigate and restore normal operation soon.
Residents in the area say the intersection is heavily traveled during morning and evening rush hours, particularly by commuters heading toward Fredericksburg. The sheriff’s office is monitoring the situation and will issue an update once repairs are completed.
Motorists should plan for possible slowdowns and consider alternate routes if delays develop in the area.
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