Exposed wires on an interstate light pole caused by copper thieves - 3.22.24
Wires hanging out of a light pole on Interstate 64 in Louisville on Friday, March 22, 2024. (WDRB image)
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Pole after pole is the same thing — protective cover removed and wires missing.
The project, funded by a $200,000 federal grant, will replace traditional wired lighting systems with solar-powered options, eliminating copper wiring.
The solar lighting is being installed to deter copper thieves, who have cost taxpayers at least $1 million for repairs.
