UNION TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A power outage that knocked out electricity across the Eastgate area Monday also left some traffic signals without power, prompting the Clermont County Engineer’s Office to remind drivers how to safely navigate intersections where the lights have gone dark.
Duke Energy, which serves the area, estimated power would be restored by around 11:30 p.m. Monday, according to the engineer’s office.
Drivers approaching a signal flashing red should treat it like a stop sign, coming to a complete stop and proceeding only when it is safe under normal right-of-way rules, the engineer’s office said in a Facebook post. A flashing yellow light calls for a slower, cautious approach, but a complete stop isn’t required unless necessary for safety.
At intersections where the signal has gone completely dark, the office said every vehicle must treat it as a four-way stop, taking turns in the order they arrive. If two vehicles arrive at the same time, the one on the right has the right-of-way, according to the office.
The Clermont County Engineer’s Office maintains more than 380 miles of county roads and administers an intelligent-transportation program covering more than 50 traffic signals across the county, including those along the Eastgate corridor, according to the county.
“Please stay alert, reduce your speed, and be patient,” the office said in its post. “A little extra caution goes a long way in keeping everyone safe on the road.”
The information contained in this story was obtained from the Clermont County Engineer’s Office.