Traffic Light Pole Down at Clopper Road in Gaithersburg (PHOTOS)

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A traffic light pole was knocked down on Tuesday morning in Gaithersburg near the Quince Orchard Plaza.

It happened at Clopper Road and Firstfield Road.

According to Montgomery County police spokesperson Lucille Baur, a stretch of Clopper Road between Quince Orchard Road and Firstfield Road may be closed all day while repairs are underway.

Traffic Alert:Clopper Rd (MD 117) closed between Quince Orchard Rd & Firstfield Rd due to wires down. Police on scene to detour traffic.

— Gaithersburg Police (@GPDNews) March 14, 2017

Traffic Advisory – Clopper Rd (Rt117) at FirstField Rd near Quince Orchard Plaza, pole down, some lanes BLOCKED pic.twitter.com/FX2E2BoGIb

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 14, 2017

Traffic Advisory – Firstfield Road and Clopper Road, pole down, some lanes blocked pic.twitter.com/hkVQiQBIZN

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 14, 2017

Traffic Advisory – Firstfield Road and Clopper Road, pole down, some lanes blocked pic.twitter.com/hkVQiQBIZN

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 14, 2017

Traffic Alert: EB Clopper Rd is closed at Firstfield Rd for down utility pole. Expect possible all-day closure due to repair work.

— Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) March 14, 2017

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