Power outages disable traffic signals along several popular Opelika roads
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- Power fully restored after Mylar balloon caused outage affecting Opelika traffic signals Saturday afternoon.
- Outage disabled signals on Pepperell Parkway, Frederick Road, Gateway Drive; police urged caution at intersections.
Power has been fully restored after an outage knocked out traffic signals along several major roadways in Opelika Saturday afternoon. Opelika Power Services confirmed that electricity has been restored following the outage, which affected traffic signals along Pepperell Parkway, Frederick Road, Gateway Drive and surrounding corridors. According to Opelika Power Services, the outage was caused by a Mylar balloon that came into contact with power lines. Crews worked to restore service, and the utility thanked customers for their patience during the outage. Officials are also reminding the public that Mylar balloons can pose a serious risk to the electrical system if they come into contact with power lines. Residents are encouraged to keep the balloons away from power lines and dispose of them properly.
Power outages have disabled traffic signals along several major roadways in Opelika Saturday afternoon, prompting police to urge motorists to use caution.
According to the Opelika Police Department, as of approximately 3:05 p.m. EST, traffic signals were without power along Pepperell Parkway, Frederick Road, Gateway Drive and surrounding corridors.
Motorists approaching intersections with dark or flashing traffic signals should treat them as four-way stops, police said.
Drivers are also urged to slow down, yield properly and proceed through intersections with caution to help prevent crashes.
Opelika Power Services is working to restore power, according to police.
CNAW2News will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
