The highway was shut down in both directions as DP&L crews made repairs to utility lines damaged in Monday’s storms.
UPDATE @ 12:50 p.m.:
Both directions of Interstate 75 are shut down between Needmore Road and Ohio 4 for DP&L crews to make repairs to utility lines damaged in Monday’s tornadoes.
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The closure is expected to last around 30 minutes to an hour, according to officials and initial reports.
We’ll continue to update this story as we learn more.
#Traffic Update: This closure will begin at 1:07pm and will last for approximately 30 minutes. This is a critical component of restoration efforts and absolutely necessary to restore service for customers. We apologize the inconvenience. https://t.co/GwSmPaCUXM
— Dayton Power & Light (@DPLToday) May 30, 2019
UPDATE @ 12:15 p.m.:
Delays are currently reported in both directions of I-75 between Needmore Road and Ohio 4 due to DP&L crews making repairs to utility lines.
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A complete closure of both sides of the highway was expected for 30 minutes starting around noon, however, traffic is getting through those areas. Delays are still currently reported in the area.
We’ll continue to update this page as we learn more.
FIRST REPORT
Law enforcement have shut down both directions of Interstate 75 Thursday between Needmore Road and Ohio 4 for DP&L crews to make repairs to utility lines damaged in Monday’s tornado outbreak.
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The closure is expected to last 30 minutes, according to dispatchers.
Temporary road closure: I-75 north and south from Needmore to Route 4. Closure will last approximately 30 minutes.
— Montgomery County (@MCOhio) May 30, 2019
Surface streets are already expected to be heavy in volume due to storm damage and road closures in areas around Needmore Road and Ohio 4.
We’ll continue to update this story as we learn more.
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