Airport Road reopened after downed wires cleared

WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — Crews from the Warwick police and fire departments were on Airport Road where wires were down on Tuesday morning.

The road reopened at about 12:15 p.m., after being closed for hours.

Police said that a pole was partially snapped, and leaning to one side due to strong winds.

Traffic had to be diverted to avoid the downed wires.