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Copper wire theft leaves Louisville interstates dark, city launches solar light pilot
Original: Copper wire theft leaves Louisville interstate stretches dark, prompts solar light pilot
Thieves have stripped copper wiring from Louisville's interstate lighting system, leaving long stretches of the highway dark at night and raising safety concerns for drivers. In response, local officials are launching a pilot program to install solar-powered lights that do not depend on copper wiring, aiming to deter future theft and restore illumination along affected corridors.
Why now: The thefts created a visible public safety hazard on major interstates, and the city's switch to solar lighting is a notable response to recurring copper theft.
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