(KLZA)-- The Richardson County Sheriff's Department reports Highway 73 just west of Verdon has reopened to traffic following a closure earlier Tuesday.
During a road construction project an excavator came in contact with a power pole, knocking it over and causing the power line to fall across Highway 73.
Traffic was detoured around the site for several hours. The line coming down was the cause of a loss of power from Omaha Public Power District to the area including Falls City.
Falls City was able to generate it's own power after a short outage.
The Sheriff's Department reminds travelers that there is still construction underway on Highway 73 and asks everyone to be cautious.
The Sheriff's Office also thanked OPPD for their quick response to the situation and to the Verdon Fire Department for assisting with traffic control.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
One injured in Thursday Brown Co wreck
Sunday Atchison wreck claims one life
One injured in Atchison 2-vehicle crash
Hiawatha pair arrested on meth charges
Massive field blaze recounted; injured firefighter acknowledged
Colonial Acres Nursing Home update
Explosives charge dismissed against Holton man
Fundraiser in place for injured Doniphan Co firefighter
St. Joseph man dies following shooting
Leavenworth motorcyclist killed in Monday wreck
No credible threat in Everest Middle School probe
Former St. Joseph teacher sentenced on sodomy charge
Motorcycle rider seriously injured in collision with deer
Ten nominees vying for area judgeship
Trial postponed for man charged in fatal Jackson Co wreck
Residents voice concerns about location of substation generators
Bids accepted for future, local hwy work
Atchison Co motorists: expect delays on U.S. 59
LATEST STORIES
Atchison Co motorists: expect delays on U.S. 59
Falls City School Board adopts Strategic Plan
CDBG for Falls City and Pawnee City
Peru State College to host one act competition
Bids accepted for future, local hwy work
Leavenworth motorcyclist killed in Monday wreck
St. Joseph man dies following shooting
Former St. Joseph teacher sentenced on sodomy charge
Residents voice concerns about location of substation generators