US-1 reopens after power lines struck in Melbourne

The southbound lanes of US-1 were shut down for several hours Thursday morning.

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By Gene Saladna

MELBOURNE, Fla. — A construction mishap shut down a stretch of US-1 in Melbourne early Thursday.

The closure was necessary after a crew struck power lines around 2:30 a.m. at University Boulevard.

US-1 closure in Melbourne Downed power lines force the shutdown of a stretch of US-1 on June 11, 2026. (WFTV staff)

The incident closed southbound lanes of US-1 at WH Jackson Street.

Florida Power & Light did not report any power outages in the area Thursday morning.

US-1 closure in Melbourne Downed power lines force the shutdown of a stretch of US-1 on June 11, 2026. (WFTV staff)

A WFTV crew near the scene reported all lanes of US-1 reopened shortly after 6 a.m.

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