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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Office of the Mayor <br /> <br />MEDIA ADVISORY <br />October 6, 2008 <br />3:00 PM <br /> <br />Contact: Mikki Dobski, Communication & Special Projects, 574-876-1564, <br /> Sam Hensley, Dir. Of Streets, 574-235-9244 <br /> <br /> <br />Emergency, Downtown Traffic Signal Repair Schedule <br /> At approximately 7:30 pm, last night, Sunday, October 5 the traffic signal at the corner of <br />Michigan St. (State Hwy 933 North) and LaSalle was accidentally knocked down by a semi truck <br />driving through the area. The intersection has been setup with temporary flashing lights and stop <br />signs. All motorists are encouraged to please be patient and observe safety procedures while <br />traveling through this area. <br />This intersection is located on a state highway (933 North) therefore the City of South <br />Bend is assisting the State Highway Department with repairs and safe traffic controls to help in <br />expediting the process. Repair and reinstallation is expected to be complete by the end of the <br />week. Please see schedule below. <br />Utility Locates (other utility lines in the area need to be identified) – completed by <br />Wednesday, October 8 <br />Concrete base for mast arm upright – prep & pour Wed. Oct. 8 & Thurs. Oct. 9 <br />Electrical work begins (after concrete base cures) – Friday, October 10 <br />Work completed – Fri. Oct. 10 or Sat. Oct. 11 (depending on any unexpected <br />problems) <br /> <br />The work schedule is subject to change in the event of inclement weather. INDOT and the City of <br />South Bend remind motorists to use caution and consider worker safety when driving through a <br />highway construction zone. Updates will be provided to communicate any changes in the <br />schedule as the work continues. <br />-30- <br />