UPDATE: Feb. 27 at 4 p.m.
The I-64 westbound exit ramp (Exit 87) to Haley Road has now reopened, Lexwrecks reports,
UPDATE: Feb. 27 at 2:30 p.m.
Lexwrecks reported that I-64 between exit 87 in Fayette County and exit 94 in Clark County is now reportedly back open in both directions after a power line went down in the area on Thursday morning.
Notably, the exit ramp from I-64 west to exit 87 at Haley Road remains closed as KU continues to work on the interstate, Lexwrecks added.
UPDATE: Feb. 27 at 11 a.m.
Following the news that a downed power line caused the shut down of I-64 eastbound in both directions on Thursday, officials reported that I-64 is expected to be closed until around 2 p.m.
Officials added that three lanes are blocked between milepoints 94 and 87. Motorists can use Exit I-64 at milepoint 94 Westbound, and continue Southbound on Bypass Road and Westbound on Lexington Road.
UPDATE: Feb. 27 at 7:55 a.m.
Lexwrecks reports that I-64 exit 87 in Fayette County and exit 94 in Clark County are expected to be closed in both directions until Thursday afternoon.
Officials detailed that units were called to the scene after a report about a downed wire. Units found that a telephone poll had snapped in half and was laying across the road, shutting down the road in both directions.
Lexwrecks notes that the timeframe may vary due to the progress made in repairing the downed wire.
No injuries were reported by officials.
KU reports that 5,500 customers lost power due to the downed wire but it has all been restored.
Further, KU says the interstate will be closed until around 1:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Original Story:
Officials report that part of I-64 near Haley Road in Fayette County is shut down early Thursday morning due to a downed wire.
According to officials, no injuries were reported, and there was no word on what caused the wire to fall.
Officials say the road will be shut down in both directions for around eight hours until KU can repair it.
This is a developing story. Check back for the latest updates.
