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I-270 reopens in both directions after crews clear downed power lines in south Columbus

The stretch between Alum Creek Drive and Williams Road was temporarily closed, but has since reopened.
Credit: I-270 at US 33 Closure, WBNS - Bill Oldani

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Interstate 270 briefly shut down in both directions in south Columbus on Thursday due to downed power lines across the freeway.

Dispatchers said around 10:30 a.m. a truck hit a power line and crews were working to get it cleared up. 

The stretch between Alum Creek Drive and Williams Road was temporarily closed, but has since reopened. 

There are no injuries to report at this time.

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