Motorists on eastbound NC-54 have experienced heavy traffic throughout the morning and afternoon on Friday due to a power outage in the area.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation said at 11:34 a.m., the stretch of the highway between Farrington Road and Quadrangle Road experienced traffic signal issues due to a power outage. Lights at Farrington Road and Falconbridge Road were reported to be out shortly before 1 p.m. The department listed the issue as a weather-related event and closed the Interstate 40 exit onto 54 East as repairs were being done.
Businesses along Highway 54 near the I-40 exit were also reportedly experiencing power outages.
https://t.co/d1kzlOupPl, NC-54, Both, Near Durham, Weather Event, Road Closed, at 2/7 11:34 AM
— NCDOT Triangle Area (@NCDOT_Triangle) February 7, 2020
Traffic maps show motorists in the area could experience significant delays, with stoppages at times beginning near East Barbee Chapel Road.
The region has been in a high wind advisory since early Friday morning, which is set to end around 4 p.m.
According to a map from NCDOT, the work on the power lines is expected to be complete around 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
It was actually at 8:30 AM but…