Power lines down on highway closes I-75 around Vandalia after storms

Traffic was at a standstill after downed high-voltage power lines closed Interstate 75 in Vandalia June 18, 2025. OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Traffic was at a standstill after downed high-voltage power lines closed Interstate 75 in Vandalia June 18, 2025. OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Interstate 75 was closed in both directions around Vandalia Wednesday evening due to a high-voltage line down across the highway.

According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the highway was closed between U.S. 40 and Northwoods Boulevard.

OSHP said the power line was knocked down by the thunderstorms, and was reported around 6:58 p.m.

Montgomery County administration said on social media that a high-tension three-phase power line was across the highway near the Northwoods Boulevard exit.

The county said that AES has been contacted and was working to get a crew to the location.

The highway had reopened by 10 p.m., OSHP confirmed.

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