CLEVELAND (WJW) — A stretch of Interstate 77 was shut down in both directions near the Ghent Road exit in Summit County Thursday.
Authorities responded to the area shortly after reports of a possible active power line across the highway.
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Construction crews were called to investigate, but officials later confirmed it was a “dead line” — no longer carrying electricity — blocking the roadway.
Crews removed the downed line from the pavement.
The closure has caused significant traffic backups in both directions along I-77 in Summit County. The interstate was reopened after 30 minutes…