GREENSBORO, N.C. — UPDATE: Field crews are on the scene working to remove tree. One southbound lane is open and other traffic is being directed to New Garden East. Duke Energy is also at the scene.
Lawndale Drive is closed in Greensboro Friday morning.
A fallen tree has blocked the roadway in both directions between Cottage Place and New Garden Road police said.
Officials said the time of tree removal is not known at this time.
Drivers are asked to take an alternate route.
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