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UPDATE:

Traffic flow is back to normal in the 1300 block of Velp Avenue and drivers are now able to utilize both lanes of travel in each direction.

This follows a late morning traffic accident that caused a full closure on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, due to a knocked down a power pole causing wires to cross the roadway.

We appreciated the patience of drivers that had to detour during the closure.

No futher updates will be provided.
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UPDATE:

TRAFFIC ALERT UPDATE: Velp Avenue - One Lane of Traffic Open in Each Direction

Drivers are able to travel through one lane in each direction in the area of the 1300 block of Velp Avenue following a late morning traffic accident that caused a full closure on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

WPS remains on scene at this time as the incident had initially knocked down a power pole causing wires to cross the roadway. 

Police expect this immediate area to be fully open by 5:00 p.m.

Further updates will be provided once travel returns to normal.
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ORIGINAL MESSAGE:

TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident on Velp Avenue - Avoid the Area

Green Bay Police are asking that drivers avoid the area of the 1300 block of Velp Avenue due to a traffic accident on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

Drivers should use alternate routes until approximately 2:45 p.m. or further notice as the incident has knocked down a power pole causing wires to cross the roadway.

Police have placed barricades and WPS is on scene assisting.

No further information will be released at this time.