Officials Urge Motorist to Use Caution in Downtown Bel Air

Power outage leaves Town of Bel Air without traffic lights

(Bel Air, MD) – – The Bel Air Police Department is urging motorist to use caution when driving through downtown Bel Air.  As a result of Hurricane Irene, much of the downtown area has been without electricity for much of Sunday, including several intersections on both Main Street and Bond Street where traffic lights are not working.

Bel Air Police recommend motorist use caution when driving through the town until electric service has been restored and traffic lights are once again operational.  Additionally, Bel Air Police request that motorist treat all intersections normally controlled by a traffic light as a “four way stop” to help ensure safe passage through the town.

For additional information regarding traffic safety in the town of Bel Air, contact the Bel Air Police Department at 410-638-4500.