A section of Route 31 in McHenry is reopened in both directions, the McHenry Police Department said, but is asking drivers to continue with caution while ComEd is on the scene.

Downed wires and fire closed the roadway to motorists between Bull Valley Road and High Street from about 8:45 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. McHenry announced the closure via a Nixle alert and social media posts.

According to ComEd, less than 20 electric customers in the area were without power from the downed lines.

While ComEd is on the scene, traffic patterns are altered and motorists should use caution driving through the area, according to the updated post.

The earlier alert expected the road to be closed for about two hours, asked residents to “seek alternative routes and avoid the area while work is being done to fix the issue.” according to the message.

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