10:06am: Talkline with Hoppy Kercheval

Busy section of Charleston interstate briefly closed Friday

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A busy section of interstate in Charleston was briefly closed Friday afternoon in both directions so repairs could be made to a power line.

All lanes in both directions on I-77/I-64 between the State Capitol/Greenbrier Street and the Capitol Street/Leon Sullivan Way exits was shut down so AEP could replace a damaged utility line over the interstate.

The work was suppose to take around 20 minutes but ended up only taking roughly five minutes.

Earlier in the day, a truck had hit a power pole near Piedmont Road next to the interstate. The pole was weakened and caused a potentially dangerous situation with the lines that ran across the interstate.

For the safety of travelers, it was decided the interstate needed to be closed briefly so the line could be repaired. The repair work took place around 3 p.m.

Piedmont Road along the interstate was still closed as of Friday evening.





More News

News
MetroNews This Morning 3-29-24
Summary of West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Friday, March 29, 2024
March 29, 2024 - 6:24 am
News
Dunlow Volunteer Fire Department closes
The Dunlow VFD did not have a valid workers compensation insurance policy.
March 29, 2024 - 1:23 am
News
As Yeager Airport's Wildlife Patrol Dog turns 7, a new dog comes in to learn from him
The new Border Collie is getting acclimated and receiving training for his soon-to-be role.
March 28, 2024 - 6:30 pm
News
PEIA examines financial effects of new law meant to ensure local pharmacies get fair reimbursements
Gov. Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 453 into law this week.
March 28, 2024 - 4:11 pm


Your Comments