Loudoun County, VA – Drivers in Loudoun County are being urged to avoid Route 15 near Farm Lane today after officials announced a full road closure due to downed wires, causing significant traffic delays in the area.
According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Rt. 15 at Farm Lane is currently not passable in either direction. The closure was issued as a safety precaution after wires were reported down across the roadway, creating a hazardous situation for motorists.
Authorities say emergency and utility crews have been alerted, but there is currently no estimated time of arrival for crews or a timeline for when the road will reopen. Until repairs are completed and the area is deemed safe, drivers should expect extended delays and are strongly encouraged to find alternate routes.
Route 15 is a major north-south corridor through Loudoun County and is heavily traveled by commuters moving between smaller communities and the Washington, D.C. metro region. Traffic impacts may extend into surrounding roads as drivers divert around the closure.
Officials emphasized that motorists should not attempt to bypass barricades or drive through the closed section, as downed wires may pose serious injury or fire risks. Updates on the closure are expected once crews arrive and assess the damage.
Drivers planning travel through the area today should allow extra time, monitor local traffic alerts, and consider alternate routes until further notice.
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