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All lanes back open on U.S. 35 in Montgomery Co. after ‘reported hazard’

US-35 at S Keowee St (OHGO)

DAYTON — UPDATE @4:20 p.m.

All lanes are back open on U-S 35 westbound in Dayton.

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All lanes were closed around 11 a.m. after a reported hazard, according to a Montgomery County Regional Dispatch supervisor.

ODOT traffic cameras showed cars being directed off U-S 35.

A News Center 7 employee driving east on US-35 said she saw power lines hanging low over the road.

-INITIAL STORY-

US-35 westbound in Dayton is shut down due to a reported hazard, according to a Montgomery County dispatch supervisor.

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Dayton police started closing the westbound lanes of the highway after 11 a.m.

TRENDING STORIES:

The supervisor said fire crews were initially called to the highway for a hazard, but additional information wasn’t immediately available.

A News Center 7 employee driving east on US-35 said she saw power lines hanging low over the road.

OHGO traffic cameras show cars being directed off the road.

News Center 7 will continue to follow this story.

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