Downed hydro poles have closed a section of Concession Road 3 North in Amherstburg on Saturday, December 3, 2022. (Millar Hill)Downed hydro poles have closed a section of Concession Road 3 North in Amherstburg on Saturday, December 3, 2022. (Millar Hill)
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Downed hydro poles closes section of Concession Road 3 in Amherstburg

By Millar Hill
December 3, 2022 - 1:12pm

Windsor police have closed a section of Concession Road 3 North in Amherstburg after strong winds knocked over several hydro poles.

In a tweet Saturday morning, police said Concession Road 3 North between County Road 10 and Texas Road in Amherstburg will be temporarily closed due to downed hydro poles.

Environment Canada issued a wind warning for Windsor-Essex on Friday after westerly winds of up to 90 km/h were expected in the wake of a strong cold front.

The winds are expected to taper off early Saturday evening.

Hydro One is currently on scene and is assisting crews in regard to the downed hydro poles

Police are asking the public to avoid the area in the meantime.

At 4:28 p.m., Hydro One team members were still on scene and the road remained closed.

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