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Traffic halted for vehicle escort near Route 18

Heard on: Worcester MA Law Dispatch Group Calls
02:47
00:00
Big Wheels is requesting that you shut down traffic.
audio iconRoad Closure
Washburn St, New Bedford, MA 02740
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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers temporarily closed portions of Route 18 near Washburn Street in New Bedford to allow a large vehicle or convoy, referred to in radio traffic as 'Big Wheels', to safely enter or exit a ramp. The closure was coordinated among multiple units to manage traffic and ensure safety during the movement.

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