Traffic & Transit

Tree Down On Harding Boulevard In Norristown

Breaking: The road has been closed after a huge tree was downed during Friday's storm.

(Patch file photo)

NORRISTOWN, PA — Harding Boulevard was shut down in Norristown Friday after a large tree fell down across the roadway during the storm.

The incident occurred on the 1400 block at around 3:30 p.m.

The road was shut down between Fornance Street an Coolidge Boulevard, and the closure is expected to last through rush hour, municipal officials said.

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Emergency crews are on the scene assessing the situation.

Heavy winds, torrential rain, and hail caused widespread power outages and traffic issues around the area Friday.

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