RG&E Power Outage Disrupts East Avenue Area, Impacts Traffic Lights
An RG&E power outage is affecting over 300 customers in Rochester, NY's East Avenue area, between Brunswick Street and Barrington Street, and has caused traffic lights at Park Avenue and Culver Road to go out.
Rochester, NY, November 11, 2026 — A power outage has impacted a section of Rochester, New York, affecting over 300 customers and disrupting traffic signals. The outage is centered in the East Avenue area, specifically between Brunswick Street and Barrington Street.
The disruption, reported by Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E), began at an unspecified time on [Date of Outage – information not provided in trend summary]. According to the available information, more than 300 RG&E customers are without power in the affected vicinity.
A significant consequence of the outage has been the failure of traffic lights at the intersection of Park Avenue and Culver Road. Drivers in the area are advised to exercise caution and treat the intersection as a four-way stop until power is restored and traffic signals are operational.
The cause of the power outage was not detailed in the provided information. Specific details regarding the estimated time of restoration were also not available at the time of reporting. RG&E has not released information on the precise number of customers impacted beyond stating it is over 300.
Further impacts on local businesses or residents within the defined boundaries of Brunswick Street and Barrington Street have not been specified. Residents and commuters in the affected area are encouraged to monitor RG&E’s official communication channels for updates on the outage status and restoration efforts. The name of the specific utility crew or department managing the outage was not provided.
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