Major power outage in north Columbus affects stores, intersection; power restored
Over a thousand people were without power in the area of a major shopping plaza in north Columbus earlier today.
The outage affected the areas of Veterans Parkway, Whittlesey Bouelvard, Weems Road, Adams Farm Road — including the Columbus Botanical Garden and the Columbus Park Crossing shopping center.
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Customers at Walmart on Whittlesey Boulevard were told to leave their buggies and exit the store after the outage affected their generator.
The outage was first reported to CNAW2News.com around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2026, and was restored shortly before 8 p.m.
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Before power was restored, major intersections were without working traffic lights causing traffic congestion in the area. Happening right now, crews are working to remove a tree down in the roadway on Weems Road affecting power in the area – including nearly 250 customers.
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This is a developing story.
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