Broken pole causes one lane to be shut down on Route WW in Columbia

Columbia-based Boone Electric is currently replacing this broken pole near Old Hawthorne, east of Columbia (February 15, 2023 photo courtesy of Boone Electric’s Josh Booth)

One lane of busy Route WW is currently closed near Old Hawthorne east of Columbia, due to a broken pole.

Boone Electric Cooperative crews are currently replacing the broken pole on Route WW, west of Olivet road. Boone Electric spokesman Josh Booth tells 939 the Eagle that it will take about four hours to finish the project.

They’re asking you to avoid the area.