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Traffic delays on Vt Route 7A in Shaftsbury due to downed powerlines, police say

In Shaftsbury, Vermont, police say Vt Route 7A is obstructed due to downed powerlines, causing delays for 2-4 hours. Motorists should seek alternate routes.

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Vermont State Police say Shaftsbury Route 7A traffic delays are expected after downed power lines blocked both lanes of Vermont Route 7A. The closure is located between White Tail Run in Arlington and State Park Road in Shaftsbury.

Shaftsbury Route 7A traffic delays from downed power lines

According to police, the closure is expected to disrupt traffic for roughly two to four hours. The cause of the downed power lines has not been released, and crews are working to clear the scene. Drivers are advised to expect delays and use alternate routes.

Police say they will provide updates as the situation develops and remind drivers to use caution in the area.

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