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Fallen utility wires close two I-495 ramps

Two Interstate 495 ramps in Wrentham are closed and expected to remain so for a good part of Wednesday as crews work to repair fallen wires. About 350 homes and businesses, including Plainridge Casino in Plainville, were also reported without electricity. MassDOT Wednesday morning issued an alert about the temporary closure of the exit ramps for Route 1 southbound to I-495 northbound, and I-495 northbound to Route 1 southbound. 'The closure is expected to be in place throughout most of the day to allow crews to make utility repairs to downed wires,' MassDOT said. It was unclear what caused utility poles to begin leaning on wires, and utility workers were installing new poles. A total of 324 customers were reported without electricity in Wrentham and 26 in Plainville, National Grid said. The power failure was recorded about 3 a.m. and electricity was expected to be restored by 8:30 a.m., the utility said. Temporary signs and variable message boards have been deployed to advise commuters to seek alternate routes, the department said. Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed and use caution. For more information on traffic conditions, travelers are encouraged to: Download the Mass511 mobile app or visit to view live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions, and project information before setting out on the road. Users can subscribe to receive text and email alerts for traffic conditions. Dial 511 and select a route to hear real-time conditions. Follow @MassDOT on X, (formerly known as Twitter), to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions. The Sun Chronicle is a news partner of To subscribe to The Sun Chronicle, click here. Karen Read trial: Everything judge said about 'issue' with the jury Walker Buehler thanks Boston Red Sox 'savages' for bailing him out Worcester schools candidate arrested at ICE raid ruled ineligible to be on ballot Waltham police cruiser rolls over near street intersection Veteran tackle already taking leadership role with Patriots Read the original article on MassLive.