UPDATE: U.S. 50 Reopens in Dillsboro

Delays are possible as crews rerun downed power lines.

Shutterstock photo.

UPDATE: According to Dearborn County Dispatch, US 50 in Dillsboro is now open. Delays in the area are possible while crews rerun utility lines.

Dispatch also confirmed the crew worker trapped in a Bobcat was removed safely. 

 

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - U.S. 50 is closed at Short Street in Dillsboro due to downed power lines. 

According to Dearborn County Dispatch, a construction crew took out a utility line. Additionally, a utility worker is reportedly stuck in a Bobcat with a high voltage line on it. 

U.S. 50 is expected to remain closed in both directions until further notice. 

Duke Energy has been called to the scene. 

Check back for updates. 

More from Local News

Events

Erlanger Teenager Charged with Terroristic Threatening

The charge stems from alleged statements made towards Dixie Heights High School

Veteran Recognition Signs Installed in Aurora Ahead of Veterans Day

A lot of people contributed to this special project.

Veterans, Active Military Offered Free Admission to DNR for Veterans Day

Everyone in their vehicle will be admitted for free

Local Basketball Stars Chasing 1,000 Career Points

Nearly a dozen local stars are within reach of the career milestone

South Dearborn Cheerleaders Earn HCCA Academic All-State Honors

Academic All-State honorees will be recognized at the Spirit State Championship

SEI Soccer Players Earn Academic All-State Honors

The list of local recipients is long!

On Air

Eagle Country 99.3 playing
Aaron Tippin - There Ain't Nothing Wrong with the Radio

Faith Hill Star Spangled Banner 12:05
Fox News Fox News National Newscast 12:02
Kenny Chesney Just To Say We Did 11:59
Dierks Bentley Home 11:55