A portion of Estes Drive between Library Drive and Franklin Street is closed on Saturday due to a tree that fell onto power lines in the area.
Chapel Hill Police alerted the community of the incident at 10:15 a.m., saying the delay could be lengthy while the tree is removed and power restored. Motorists are urged to seek alternate routes.
#CHTraffic 🚨ALERT🚨: (10:15 a.m. 1/16) #EstesDr is closed between #LibraryDr & #FranklinSt. A large tree has fallen onto power lines. Delay could be lengthy while the tree is removed & power restored. Please seek alternate route. @chpublib @CarolinaChamber @WCHLChapelboro @wunc pic.twitter.com/G1gv4TaX9x
— Chapel Hill Police (@ChapelHillPD) January 16, 2021
In addition, the Chapel Hill Public Library is closed Saturday due to the power outages caused by the fallen tree.
Due to a power outage we will be closed today. pic.twitter.com/MuP6H6gGGn
— Chapel Hill Library (@chpublib) January 16, 2021
Duke Energy’s outage map lists 127 customers without power on Saturday morning due to the fallen tree. Estimated time for power restoration is 2:30 p.m.
This story will be updated with additional information when it is made available.
Featured image via Chapel Hill Police
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