Downed power lines force closure of major toll roads in Orange County
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Sections of State Road 408 and 417 were shut down in Orange County after power lines fell across the roadway, causing major traffic issues for lunchtime drivers.
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The Orange County Sheriff's Office tweeted: "Due to several downed power lines, the 408 (East/West Expwy) is shut down in both directions between Dean & Goldenrod roads, and the 417 is shut down in both directions between Curry Ford Rd and Colonial Dr. Please find another route."
Just before 1 p.m., the sheriff's office tweeted that both roadways were open in both directions.