This is why people aren't moving in either direction on N. Central Expressway near Forest Lane at the moment. (Michael Ainsworth/Staff photographer)
Update at 1:34 p.m.: N. Central Expressway is now open again in both directions.
Original item posted at 12:54 p.m.: Avoid N. Central Expressway for the foreseeable future: U.S. Highway 75 is closed in both directions between Forest Lane and Royal Lane.
The reason, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesman Jason Evans: A utility pole caught fire, he says, and “there was some concern that the wire may fall on the highway.”
He says the fire has been put out, and Oncor cut power to the lines. “But there was some concern that the wires may fall on the highway,” potentially damaging vehicles along the roadway.
It’s unclear how long the repairs will take. Messages have been sent to Oncor.
Dallas police say officers were dispatched to the location just before 1 p.m. We have been told more information will be made available shortly.
75 is closed at forest, and people have parked their cars and are walking around. @RobertWilonsky @DFWscanner pic.twitter.com/CVJzvJFpEo
— Skyler Thiot (@skylerthiot) October 14, 2014