MARSHVILLE, N.C. — Highway 74 at East Main Street has reopened after a crash downed a utility pole and power lines Thursday morning.
All travel lanes of Highway 74 in Marshville were closed until 8:45 a.m.
The Union County Sheriff’s Office originally expected the closure to last for 8 hours, causing significant travel delays throughout the day.
UPDATE: @UnionCoSheriff says the road could be closed for the next 8 hours. #UnionCo #MarshvilleNC https://t.co/GwXxmhSEmz
— Traffic Team 9 (@TrafficTeam9) September 25, 2025
The crash also caused at least 23 power outages with a 1 p.m. restoration time.
Drivers are urged to seek alternate routes to avoid the area.
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While traveling, motorists should allow extra time for detours and be mindful of work crews in the area.
Officials remind drivers to never attempt to drive around barricades or through closed sections of roadway and to avoid distracted driving by keeping phones down and eyes on the road, especially during heavy delays.
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