Springfield substation fire causes power loss, snarls traffic on Route 22
Crews are working on emergency repairs and expect a majority of customers to have power back within the next half-hour, according to a JCP&L.
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Residents and commuters around Springfield are facing a power outage and building traffic after a substation fire knocked out power in the area.
As of 9:27 a.m., the power failure on Route 22 westbound east of Springfield Avenue has caused all lanes to close, according to 511nj.com.
Springfield police said the substation fire was on Fadem Road and asked people not to call 911 to report power outages.
Crews are working on emergency repairs and expect a majority of customers to have power back within the next half-hour, while the rest should see restoration by noon, a JCP&L spokesperson said.
Downed lines near P.C. Richard & Son on Route 22 in Union Township are causing more traffic frustration, and PSE&G is on scene performing emergency repairs, according to the Union Township Police Department.
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