Power Outage
A power outage that hit the downtown core Thursday morning is causing problems for drivers as traffic lights in the area are out.
According to Manitoba Hydro the problem is at their King Street substation and is affecting businesses and residential properties in the downtown and Exchange districts.
Power first went out around 8:00 am an has been on and off throughout the morning as crews work on repairs
Update: Crews expect full restoration by about 11:20. Customers put back on in stages—you may go on, then off, then back on again. #mboutage https://t.co/JgvBQZKNFm
— Manitoba Hydro (@manitobahydro) December 29, 2016
Although crews estimated restoration of power by 11:20 am it has been pushed back at least an hour due to the discovery of asbestos.
Crews found asbestos in the building, which requires special protection. Restoration estimate now 12:30. Thanks for your patience. #mboutage https://t.co/zaPk5FLbpU
— Manitoba Hydro (@manitobahydro) December 29, 2016
Winnipeg Police and Cadets are spread out in the downtown directing traffic at several intersections. Traffic is flowing quite well with only a short delay reported on Northbound Main Street (north of Portage)
-News4 Staff-
