HILLCREST DRIVE TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE

Due to a hillside slippage, Hillcrest Drive will close beginning February 28 at 8:30 a.m. Several trees have fallen impacting travel on the hill. American Electric Power is currently working to remove trees and debris on the roadway.

American Electric Power currently has additional equipment on the way to help with removal. Crews will continue working on this issue until 6 p.m. this evening. Temporary traffic lights have been installed and will guide traffic for the foreseeable future on Hillcrest Drive. One lane will remain open through the evening. Starting February 28 at 8:30 a.m., Hillcrest Drive will be closed to all traffic through Saturday, March 2 to continue cleanup efforts. During this time, traffic will be diverted to Houghton Drive and additional flaggers will be on site to help direct traffic. Emergency services vehicles will have a clear path in case of emergency. As work progresses, we will continue to update the public about the situation.