Cambridge road reopens following emergency closure

Side of a WRPS cruiser — File photo of a Waterloo Regional Police vehicle. (Mark Douglas/570 NewsRadio)

Posted Aug 12, 2024 06:49:58 AM.

Last Updated Aug 12, 2024 10:42:48 AM.

Blair Road in Cambridge has reopened following an emergency road closure as crews repaired a damaged hydro pole.

According to Waterloo Regional Police, Blair Road was closed until around 8 a.m. on Monday between Langdon Drive and George Street due to repairs to a hydro pole in the area.

A vehicle collided with the pole on Monday morning around 12:15 a.m.

The driver received minor injuries in the incident and was charged under the Highway Traffic Act.

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