"Rolling slowdowns allow crews to complete work in 15-minute increments while minimizing the impact to the traveling public, allowing them to proceed through the work zone."
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People are encouraged to come out and cheer on the torch carriers.
The section of LaBounty Drive will be closed 24/7 between June 20th and September 26th.
Power lines on a power pole connected to the line had been sparking.
First responders arrived to find the power pole laying on the car.
Motorists can expect to be detoured around the closure late Friday and most of Saturday.
Initial unconfirmed reports from the scene were that there was at least 1 injured person.
It is expected the road will be reopened to 2-way traffic through both lanes once construction is complete.
Local traffic is reportedly being impacted by the long lines extending onto sideroads and blocking some intersections and drives.