GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — *UPDATE*
A crash on Green Bay's west Thursday evening caused significant disruptions along Velp Avenue, shutting down traffic and leaving drivers navigating detours during rush hour.
The crash happened in the 1300 block of Velp Avenue, near the Fort Howard Square strip mall. Two vehicles were involved, and the impact damaged a telephone pole, bringing down power lines and forcing police to reroute traffic as a safety precaution.
The Green Bay Police Department says Velp Avenue is closed between Winford Avenue and Thrush Street in both directions. Detours are expected to last eight hours, and drivers are asked to avoid the area.
Officials recommend using Mather Street for east-west travel, while Platten and Gray Street can help drivers get between Velp Avenue and Mather Street.
