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Williamsburg News – Public Safety

Posted on: December 12, 2022

ROAD CLOSED: Lafayette Street Between N. England and Waller Streets

Lafayette Street between N. England and Waller streets is closed due to a downed power pole. 

A tractor-trailer struck a pole near Botetourt Street, affecting Dominion and Cox lines. 

The street closure may last several hours. 

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