***UPDATE*** The road is back open, according to Chapel Hill Police.
#EstesDr has reopened. #ThankYou for your patience. @chpublib @chccs @CarolinaChamber https://t.co/Q1iqyRItH4
— Chapel Hill Police (@ChapelHillPD) August 5, 2020
A section of Estes Drive is closed due to downed power lines.
According to Chapel Hill Police, Estes Drive is closed from Halifax Road to East Franklin Street.
Police said damage to the power lines was caused by a fallen tree.
#CHTraffic ⚠️ALERT⚠️: #EstesDr is closed from #HalifaxRd to E #FranklinSt. Power lines are down due to a fallen tree. Please use an alternate route, and expect delays in the area. @chpublib @chccs @CarolinaChamber pic.twitter.com/hHIJhZQ1yr
— Chapel Hill Police (@ChapelHillPD) August 5, 2020
Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes and to expect delays at this time.
As of 2:45 p.m., Duke Energy is reporting that six customers are without power due to this incident.
This is a developing story. No further updates.
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