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TRAFFIC ALERT: South Staples Street near Curtis Clark traffic temporarily being rerouted

Contractors are fixing power and cable lines that were reportedly hit by an 18-wheeler late Friday morning.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — South Staples Street, near Curtis Clark, is temporarily closed after an 18-wheeler reportedly clipped an AEP-Texas power line and an AT&T cable fiber line, tilting the pole slightly and a forcing linemen to come out and perform repairs. 

Corpus Christi Police Department officers said linemen are currently at the site fixing it.

The repairs are estimated to be done before 1 p.m.

Please avoid the area if possible.

Credit: KIII

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