Caution at Coefields
The traffic signals at the five road inspection known locally as Coefields Corners in Franklin has "experienced a catastrophic failure." The City of Franklin issued a warning via social media Tuesday that the intersection of 13th Street, Grant Street, Meadville Pike, Rocky Grove Avenue and Second Avenue will be blinking in all directions until a new traffic controller is replaced.
"This will take time to receive and install," the social media post stated. "Until then, the flashing red lights will remain. We ask the driving public to be cautious and courteous and obey the traffic laws regarding who has the right of way at the stop signs. (If you don't know, the driver to your right has the right of way if you are stopped at the same time.)"
"This will take time to receive and install," the social media post stated. "Until then, the flashing red lights will remain. We ask the driving public to be cautious and courteous and obey the traffic laws regarding who has the right of way at the stop signs. (If you don't know, the driver to your right has the right of way if you are stopped at the same time.)"
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