<p>A portion of Merrick Road in Merrick was closed in both directions Friday evening after a utility pole and wires were found in a roadway, Nassau police said.</p>
<p>Motorists are asked to avoid driving near Lindenmere Drive and Babylon Turnpike while crews work to fix the problem, police said. </p>

A portion of Merrick Road in Merrick was closed in both directions Friday evening after a utility pole and wires were found in a roadway, Nassau police said. Motorists are asked to avoid driving near Lindenmere Drive and Babylon Turnpike while crews work to fix the problem, police said.

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