Updated: Delays Expected To Continue On Route 123 In Fairfax

Updated (May 25, 2 p.m.): Updated with information from Dominion Virginia Energy on how long repair work is expected. Also, new information from VDOT was added about how long motorists can expect delays.

Updated (May 25, 9:20 a.m.): This story was updated with new information about customers without power and when roads would be reopened to traffic.

FAIRFAX CITY, VA — Virginia Department of Transportation is warning motorists to expect potential delays traveling on Ox Road (Ox Road) and Zion Drive (Route 654) throughout Tuesday, as maintenance crews continue their work.

Ox Road (Route 123) was closed in both directions Tuesday morning due to a downed power line near the intersection Zion Drive, according to a post on the Fairfax County Fire & Rescue's official Twitter account. Travelers can expect delays as crews work to clear the cable.

As of 2 p.m., Dominion Virginia Energy is reporting two customers without power in the area, which is down from the 182 reported earlier. The cause of the power outage is listed as a broken pole, according to the utility company. Repairs are expected to be completed by 4 p.m.

VDOT reported that repair work on Ox Road and Zion Drive could continue until 6:30 p.m., due to the maintenance work.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

Units on scene of a downed power line at Ox Road (Rte 123) and Zion Drive. Both northbound and southbound Ox Road is closed. Avoid area. Expect delays. #FCFRD #traffic pic.twitter.com/nVVsIqQh7z
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) May 25, 2021