Knoxville crash causes downed power line, nearly 700 without power

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Utilities Board said nearly 700 Knoxville residents are without power following a crash Tuesday afternoon.

According to KUB, crews are expected to re-open one lane of traffic around 4:45 p.m., with all clean-up complete by 6 p.m.

Drivers are asked to use Westland Drive as a detour.

Nearly 700 KUB customers are impacted by the crash and expected to remain without power into the afternoon.

NORTHSHORE UPDATE: Crews are expected to re-open one lane of traffic around 4:45 p.m., with all clean-up complete by 6 p.m. However, please be aware of communications lines in the roadway as they will need to be repaired by the communications provider in the area.
— Knoxville Utilities Board (@KnoxKUB) March 30, 2021

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