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Route 22 Reopens Near John Carroll After Utility Poles Down
The road is open following a closure overnight, Bel Air officials reported Friday morning.
BEL AIR, MD ā Fallen utility poles caused the closure of a section of MD 22/Churchville Road for several hours overnight. Route 22 was closed between Brierhill Drive and the John Carroll School/Bynum Run Park area.
Initially, the Bel Air Police Department advised Route 22 could be closed until noon on Friday.
By 8:30 a.m., officials said the road had reopened.
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Expect Delays on Route 22 between Brier Hill and John Carroll High School.: Route 22, between Brier Hill and John Carroll High School could be closed until noon on Friday, June 7. BGE is replacing downed utility poles in the area. https://t.co/ubyFoAQCi7
ā Bel Air, MD (@TownofBelAirMD) September 7, 2018
The utility poles came down during a severe thunderstorm in the area that also prompted a flood warning.
Downed tree/wires block Route 22 in Bel Air. ā FOX Baltimore (@FOXBaltimore) September 7, 2018
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