Road closed for several hours in Plaza Midwood, officials say

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A major road in Charlotte will be shut down for most of Saturday due to Duke Energy making repairs, police said.

A few blocks are closed in both directions on Central Avenue near Westover Street in Plaza Midwood.

Drivers can use Commonwealth Avenue to get around the closure.

Officials said the repairs will take several hours.

The reason for the damaged utility equipment is unknown at this point.