An Alabama Power meter is not working correctly, causing 3,400 residents in Alabaster, Helena and Pelham to be without power.

Power has been out in the area since about 3 p.m. June 26.

An Alabama Power representative said the company expects power to come back on by 8:15 p.m. or sooner.

Also, a traffic light is out close to the Pelham Home Depot on U.S. 31. When a traffic light is not working, it becomes a four-way stop.