UPDATE:1:58 pm

NB QEII between 67 St and 32 St, Red Deer, has been fully reopened, SB traffic one lane is now open after earlier downed powerline. Expect delays

ORIGINAL STORY:12:30 pm

EL&P crews are busy responding to a pole fire on the west side of Highway 2, south of the Sports Hall of Fame.

Due to the circumstances, south and northbound traffic on Highway 2 is being diverted while crews work.

Residents in the West Lake / Cronquist Drive areas will experience a power outage for up to an hour then again once the repairs on complete (in approximately 4 to 5 hours).

In the Fort Normandeau area west of Highway 2, businesses and residents be without power for up to six hours.