File photo of a traffic light in Bridgeport, Conn.
BRIDGEPORT — The connection to 38 traffic lights at intersections in the area of Main Street were affected when workers accidentally cut the power during repairs Thursday morning.
It happened just before 11 a.m., according to the city of Bridgeport’s social media sites.
During Federal Highway Administration repairs, workers “accidentally cut the connection to 38 intersections, affecting the traffic lights surrounding Main Street,” the post said.
The problem is expected to be resolved by the end of the day. Drivers headed through the city should drive with extra caution.
“Please travel safely,” the city urged.
As of 4:15 p.m., repairs were still underway.
“Most have been repaired but there are still a few traffic lights experiencing outages,” said Terron Jones, spokesman for the police department.