Power outage closes Harbour Road

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22: An accident caused a power outage on Harbour Road this morning, causing traffic to be diverted.

Belco spokeswoman Susan McGrath-Smith said: “Following the accident and ensuing outage at 11:02am near Crow Lane, BELCO has closed off a section of Harbour Road, as repairs are made.

“Harbour Road is closed between the Roundabout and Lovers Lane.  

“Repairs are expected to take four to six hours.”

BELCO is hopeful the repairs will be completed in time to reopen the road for the commute home.

She continued: “Thirty-four customers on Harbour Road will be without power until repairs are complete.

“Initially, 281 customers were without power, but were restored in sections, along the circuit, starting at 11:29 am.”