Section of I-35 closed for several hours in Dallas due to downed power lines

DALLAS – Part of I-35 was closed for several hours while crews repaired downed power lines Sunday afternoon.

It was on the north and south lanes of the Interstate, just off W. Illinois Avenue.

Dallas fire and rescue crews were called to the scene shortly before 2:00 pm, and the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office said the scene was cleared shortly before 4:30 pm.

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Rescuers are trying to figure out what caused the cables to hit the roadway.

Oncor was called to help.