Power outage in Rochester affects traffic signals; Resolution may take hours – ABC 6 News

(ABC 6 News) – A power outage in downtown Rochester is impacting several traffic signals, according to a Facebook post from the Rochester Police Department.

Patty Hanson with Rochester Public Utilities said a switch failed in downtown Rochester and crews were working to reroute affected areas.

RPU's Jeff Wagner recommended drivers avoid the areas of 1st Avenue and Peace Plaza until the traffic lights operate.

RPD encourages drivers to slow down, use extra caution, turn at intersections and allow extra time to get to their destination.

The work could take up to two hours, said Hanson, and around 1,400 customers are currently affected.

The Rochester Public Utilities outage map shows an unresolved power outage that began around 4:15 a.m. in the area of ​​Kutzky Park and Civic Center Drive.

Wagner said there was an initial problem around 2 p.m. that was resolved – but then RPU discovered a fault in underground power lines at 3:30 p.m.

Every available lineman is working to fix the problem, Wagner said.

Hanna Holland, ABC 6 News reporter on scene, reported on a related fire call at the BioBusiness Center after a restaurant's ventilation fans failed.

RFD said there was no fire, but smoke from the restaurant's kitchen caused haze on one floor of the building.

According to RPD, power is expected to be restored around 6:30 p.m