Traffic accident causes power outage in central Boulder
August 4, 2010 9:49 pm by Ron Baird, news editor, under City News, News.
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Boulder police officers are providing traffic direction at the intersection of Folsom Street and Canyon Boulevard due to a prolonged power outage that was caused by a traffic accident.
The power outage has affected the intersections of Folsom Street and Canyon Boulevard and 26th Street and Canyon Boulevard, as well as homes and businesses in the area. The outage extends from 20th Street and Canyon Boulevard on the west, to 26th Street and Canyon Boulevard on the east, South Street on the north and Canyon Boulevard on the south.
The outage occurred today at about 12:15 p.m. when a Western Disposal truck’s boom hit a power line, which resulted in two transformers failing. The driver was not injured.
At this time, Xcel Energy anticipates power being out for approximately 16 hours. Arrangements are being made to obtain a portable generator to power the signal lights at the Folsom and Canyon intersection. Power to the intersection should be restored within the next four to five hours.
Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area, if possible, and to use extra caution if traveling in the affected area.
The Boulder Police Department report number is 10-9621.
