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Flashing red lights caused big delays in Huntley

Motorists drive in the mist and rain on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, on Route 47 between Woodstock and Huntley.

Motorists drive in the mist and rain on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, on Route 47 between Woodstock and Huntley. (Gregory Shaver — gshaver@shawmedia.com/Gregory Shaver for Shaw Media )

By Claire O'Brien

Flashing red traffic lights at the intersection of Del Webb Boulevard and Route 47 in Huntley caused a significant backup Thursday afternoon.

Huntley Police Deputy Chief Kevin Keane said at 4:55 p.m. Thursday an Illinois Department of Transportation electrical vendor had fixed the issue. Keane said he did not have a cause of the issue.

An alert sent just after 5 p.m. Thursday said the traffic lights were back to normal operations.

Huntley Police first put out an alert about the lights just after 3:45 p.m. Thursday and encouraged people to find alternate routes.

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Claire O'Brien

Claire O'Brien is a reporter who focuses on Huntley, Lake in the Hills, Woodstock, Marengo and the McHenry County Board. Feel free to email her at cobrien@shawmedia.com.