Downed power lines closed Highway 1 near Timber Cove on Wednesday evening, according to emergency dispatchers.
As of 7 p.m. PG&E was en route to the scene and southbound traffic was being diverted to Stewarts Point-Skaggs Springs Road, while northbound traffic was being diverted to Timber Cove Road.
It was unclear how long the road would remain closed.
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