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Meridian Road reopens following semi collision with power pole

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UPDATE (5 p.m.): All lanes of Meridian Road are back open. Power has also been restored to the area.


UPDATE (3 p.m.): Southbound lanes of Meridian Road are back open, according to ACHD. The northbound lanes remain closed.

Roughly 180 Meridian customers are still without power, according to Idaho Power, but it is expected to be restored by 5 p.m.


Idaho Power says it hopes to have power restored on South Meridian Road by 4:30 p.m.

The power was knocked out and the road closed after a semi collided with a power pole Wednesday morning, according to ACHD.

Police have closed South Meridian Road between Amity and Lake Hazel roads while crews work on repairs.

Idaho Power reports more than 180 customers without power.

No word on the cause of the crash or injuries. Idaho News 6 is working to learn more information and will bring you any updates as we get them.