Officials from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) yesterday discovered 150 meters of stolen cable to be the culprit of about 40 malfunctioning traffic lights around downtown San José, according to MOPT spokesman Omar Segura.
The missing cable caused a short circuit behind the Universal Bookstore on Ave. 1, he said. Workers have repaired this circuit but are still working on fixing lights at several intersections around the city, mostly in the northern and southern areas.
The problem has been causing confusion and traffic jams around the city since last week, with some traffic lights turned off and others flashing the same color to drivers headed different directions at intersections.
The ministry encourages drivers to report lights that are still not functioning properly by calling 523-2000 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 523-2544 after 3:30 p.m. Those with any information about cable theft should report it to 911, according to a statement from MOPT. |
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