Route 460 reopens after tree blocks road for hours in Bedford County

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va.UPDATE

Route 460 is now back open. It was closed for over three hours in Bedford County after a tree fell on a power line. 

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ORIGINAL STORY

State police are warning drivers about a major traffic issue on Route 460 in Bedford County. 

Route 460 is blocked in both directions near Villamont Road, which is by the Blue Ridge and Montvale area. 

A tree fell on a power line in that area, according to state police. The first report came in shortly before 3 a.m. 

No one was hurt. 

Appalachian Power crews are on the way.

There's no detour set up at this time, and no estimate for when lanes may reopen. 


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