Power Restored, Traffic Cleared After Wire On Middlesex Turnpike

BURLINGTON, MA — Power was restored and traffic cleared after a wire came down on Middlesex Turnpike in Burlington Friday. Traffic was down to a single lane early Friday afternooon, according to a police tweet. Over 500 people were left without power for a couple of hours.

As of 4 p.m., power was restored, according to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.

Traffic Alert:

2/21/2020 - Burlington MA

Middlesex Turnpike near 4th Ave and Lifetime Fitness

Wire down

This is causing traffic delays - traffic is down to one lane - avoid the area
— Burlington Police MA (@burlingtonpd) February 21, 2020