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Copper wire theft attempt knocks out WSDOT traffic cameras
Original: Attempted copper wire theft knocks out WSDOT cameras, travel data for several days
An attempted copper wire theft has disabled Washington State Department of Transportation traffic cameras and travel data feeds, with outages expected to last several days while repairs are carried out. The incident highlights ongoing problems with metal theft targeting public infrastructure, which can disrupt services travelers rely on for real-time road conditions.
Why now: Infrastructure theft disrupting publicly used travel information draws attention and concern from commuters
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- Attempted copper wire theft knocks out WSDOT cameras, travel data for several days · MyNorthwest.com
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