Downed powerlines close I-74 for nearly 9 hours

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By Tiffany Griffin

Story Created: Jul 2, 2008 at 7:21 AM EST

Story Updated: Jul 2, 2008 at 7:21 AM EST

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (AP) — About 20 miles of Interstate 74 was closed in both directions for nearly 9 hours overnight due to downed powerlines.

All lanes were reopened shortly before 7 a.m. Wednesday after crews repaired the lines.

The interstate was closed between State Road 9 in Shelbyville and I-465 in Indianapolis after the lines fell across the highway about 10 p.m. Tuesday. Traffic was rerouted around the area.

Shelby County Sheriff's Department communications officer Will White said it's not clear what caused the lines to fall. He said a truck may have struck the lines that were already sagging across the interstate.

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