U.S. 35 in Dayton back open after wires were down

UPDATE @ 7:15 p.m.: U.S. 35 is back open after crews had to repair downed wires.

The interstate reopened shortly before 7 p.m. The lanes were back open about a half hour ahead of an earlier two-hour estimate to repair the lines.

UPDATE @ 5:02 p.m.: U.S. 35 East and West will remain closed at least two hours to repair the downed wires, Dayton police said.

Traffic is being rerouted onto Gettysburg Avenue to the east and Infirmary Road to the west.

Police are asking anyone who may seen the incident to call the police department or Montgomery County Regional Dispatch, at 225-4357.

FIRST REPORT

U.S. 35 East and West at Liscum Drive is being shut down because of downed wires that keep traffic signals and signs suspended in the air.

Dayton police appear to be closing Liscum Drive also. There are no reports of any injuries.

We’re hearing that a semitrailer snagged the wires and brought them down. The semi is no longer on scene.

The dispatch for this incident went out at 3:53 p.m.

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