Hydro crews were kept busy on Saturday as the windy weather caused some damage in Windsor-Essex.
Windsor police said Front Road was completely closed between Texas Road and Grant Avenue in Amherstburg for several hours while repairs were made to damaged hydro poles.
Front Road was initially reduced to one lane for about an hour before the full closure came into effect, shortly before 6:30 p.m.
Motorists were advised by police to avoid the area.
Hydro One's outage map showed a few small power outages across the region, with estimated restoration times ranging from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Update to Front Rd closure - Front Rd will be completely closed between Texas and Grant for several hours while repairs are made. Please use alternate route and we will update when the road reopens. Your patience is appreciated. #Amherstburg -08421
— Windsor Police (@WindsorPolice) March 25, 2023
Environment Canada issued a wind warning for Windsor-Essex on Saturday. Forecasters said strong southwesterly winds could gust up to 100 kilometres per hour before easing Saturday evening.
Meanwhile, West Region OPP shared a video to Twitter of an incident on Old Tecumseh Road, advising residents to stay away from downed power lines.
Strong winds this afternoon across Essex Cty, you may see situations like this one captured by a member of A platoon on Old Tecumseh Rd in the @TweetLakeshore Stay away from fallen power lines. Call 911 to report it. ^sd#EssexCtyOPP pic.twitter.com/Az5YqNVLdK
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) March 25, 2023
