Power has been restored. City crews are currently working to finish repairs.
** UPDATE 11:50 a.m.**
To safely complete repairs, electric service has been temporarily disconnected along Broadway/Riverside Drive from Gill Street to Washington Avenue. Approximately 70 residences are currently without power and service is expected to remain off for several hours while crews complete the work.
Prior to beginning repairs, Piqua Power System performed switching operations that reduced the outage from approximately 900 customers to about 70 affected homes.
Due to the nature of the damage and the work required to safely remove and replace the pole, temporarily disconnecting power is the safest method for crews and the public.
The City of Piqua appreciates the community’s patience as crews work to safely restore service. Updates will be provided as they become available.
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**Emergency Street Closure Notice and Power Outage**
The City of Piqua has issued an emergency street closure and power outage due to an accident involving a downed power pole and a displaced fire hydrant.
𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞:
• State Route 66 /Broadway from Robinson Avenue to Washington Avenue
This closure is expected to remain in effect until at least 1 p.m.
Also note, truck traffic should utilize State Route 48 and U.S. Route 36 to bypass the State Route 66 closure.
Motorists should plan their routes accordingly to avoid these areas and use extreme caution when traveling.
𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞:
•1500-1600 block of Broadway
This expected to be an extended outage taking up to several hours to safely replace the pole and restore power.