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Signal malfunction causes traffic backup on Portland St

Heard on: Strafford County Area Local Police and Fire
01:20
00:00
Clone Street by signal.
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Portland St, Rochester, NH
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible railroad signal malfunction near Portland Street in Rochester, New Hampshire, led to a significant traffic backup. The malfunction involved the crossing lights and audible signal continuing without a train present. Maintenance crews, including utility personnel, were on scene addressing the issue, and units later cleared after confirming the situation was under control.

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