Jacksonville, FL — JEA crews worked through the early morning hours to restore power to more than 1,300 customers near Jacksonville University following an early morning crash.
The driver of a vehicle hit a power pole on University Boulevard. Police blocked traffic on University between Merrill Road and Lake Lucina Drive for several hours.
By 7:30 a.m. power appeared to be fully restored to homes and businesses in the area.
#UPDATE Police have opened lanes along University Blvd following a power pole crash. One northbound lane is still closed as JEA crews work to restore power to the area. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/Mvm84kbCQI
— Elizabeth Pace (@PaceAnJax) February 18, 2019
#UPDATE A new power pole is up in the Arlington area after police say a driver took out one this morning. JEA crews are working to attach the lines and restore power to more than 1,300 customers in this area. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/mXuhnwQEER
— Elizabeth Pace (@PaceAnJax) February 18, 2019
A damaged power pole hanging over University Blvd. Police say a driver crashed into the pole which knocked out power to 1,306 JEA customers. All lanes between Merrill & Lake Lucina are closed as they make repairs. We're live w/their progress this morning @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/hUH2AMp0W4
— Elizabeth Pace (@PaceAnJax) February 18, 2019
#UPDATE: The damaged power pole has been removed and JEA crews are working to replace it with a new one right now. Police say it could take up 8 hours before power is fully restored. We'll give a live update ahead on @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews https://t.co/aWe815AABI
— Elizabeth Pace (@PaceAnJax) February 18, 2019
BREAKING: More than 500 JEA customers without power following crash near Jacksonville University. Expect University Blvd. to be closed for several hours between Merrill and Lake Lucina. @ActionNewsJax @PaceAnJax pic.twitter.com/qzmhnGEogE
— WOKV News (@WOKVNews) February 18, 2019
