Transformer fire slows Whitemud Drive to a crawl, lanes closed

Epcor is warning motorists to avoid Whitemud Drive between 149 Street and 156 Street as they deal with a blown transformer along one of the busiest commuter roads ahead of rush hour traffic.
Spokesman for Epcor, Tim LeRiche, said the power line of concern was in the area of 156 Street on the southside of Whitemud Drive. 
Crews managed to shore up the sagging powerline that was threatening the highway below.
Traffic was slowed to one lane eastbound around Whitemud Drive and 159 Street.