Wake County

Winds down power lines, force NC 55 between Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs to close

Severe weather downed several power lines and trees along the highway, according to the Town of Fuquay-Varina.
Severe weather downed several power lines and trees along the highway, according to the Town of Fuquay-Varina. File photo

A section of N.C. 55 between Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs will be closed until 6 p.m. Thursday.

The highway will be closed between the Holly Springs Walmart and Dickens Road in Fuquay-Varina, Fuquay-Varina town spokesperson Susan Weis said in a Thursday statement.

Strong winds downed five power lines and numerous trees along the highway.

MasTec crews are on site working to restore power and clear the area, Weis said. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the affected section of N.C. 55.

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Twumasi Duah-Mensah is a Breaking News Reporter for The News & Observer. He began at The N&O as a summer intern on the metro desk. Triangle born and Tar Heel bred, Twumasi has bylines for WUNC, NC Health News and the Center for Innovation and Sustainability in Local Media. Send him tips and good tea places at (919) 283-1187.
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