Portion of Columbia Turnpike closed due to downed poles, wires

Police have closed a portion of Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush Friday morning.

Columbia Turnpike is closed at Gilligan Road because of downed poles and wires.

Police are asking drivers to use caution, and anyone who is dropping off a child at Goff Middle School is asked to enter from Hays Road.

There is no word on when the road will reopen.