FORKS — All lanes of U.S. Highway 101 six miles south of Forks are now open after having been blocked earlier today by a power line on the road.
The state Department of Transportation said that the road had been cleared by 5 p.m.
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FORKS — U.S. Highway 101 is fully blocked in both directions at the Jefferson-Clallam county line about six miles south of Forks.
Power lines are over the roadway, said Kelly Stowe, state Department of Transportation spokeswoman.
The highway was blocked at 1:52 p.m. today.
Both the State Patrol and Clallam County Public Utility District are on scene.
It is unknown when the highway will be cleared.
Check back for details, which will be posted when they are available.
