Fallen Telephone Pole, Low Wires Close Busy Road In Westchester

A fallen telephone pole is causing authorities to divert traffic from a busy main road in Northern Westchester.

Route 172 in Mount Kisco is currently closed because of a fallen pole and low-hanging wires.
Photo Credit: *Westchester County Police*

05/16/2023 4:30 p.m.

South Bedford Road (Route 172) in Mount Kisco was closed to traffic on Tuesday, May 16 because of low-hanging power lines caused by the fallen pole, Westchester County Police announced around 4 p.m.

The pole fell in the area of the Northern Westchester Professional Park located at 103-105 South Bedford Road.

Detours have been put into place for commuters. Police added that traffic delays are also occurring on Route 117 both north and south of Northern Westchester Hospital Center.

As Con Edison crews work to resolve the issue, police are urging commuters to avoid the area. Officers are currently at the scene to help with traffic control.

This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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