Spotsylvania, VA – Drivers in Spotsylvania County are being urged to use extra caution today after a major traffic signal near the Target shopping area began malfunctioning.
According to the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office, the traffic light at the intersection of Mills Drive (U.S. 17) and Latitude Street is currently flashing and not operating normally. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has been notified and is responding to the issue.
Officials are asking motorists to treat the intersection as a four-way stop until repairs are completed. The malfunction affects one of the busier commercial corridors in Spotsylvania County, especially during the midday and evening shopping periods.
The intersection sits near several high-traffic retail destinations, including Target and multiple dining outlets, making delays possible as drivers adjust to the temporary stop pattern. Law enforcement is reminding drivers to fully stop, yield to vehicles that arrived first, and proceed only when it is safe to do so.
No timeline has been released for when the signal will be restored to normal operation, but deputies say VDOT crews are actively working to address the issue.
Residents traveling through the area may want to allow for a few extra minutes of travel time, especially during peak shopping hours. Anyone who witnesses unsafe driving behaviors or additional hazards at the intersection is encouraged to report them to local authorities.
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