Major power outage hits downtown Bethesda (Photos)

A significant power outage has occurred along Wisconsin Avenue and several parts of downtown Bethesda. It appeared to begin around the intersection of Wisconsin and Norfolk a few hours ago. Traffic signals went to flashing yellow on Wisconsin, and flashing red facing Norfolk and Cheltenham at that intersection.

Eventually, the signals went dark in all directions. Now other signals are also dark, including several on Wisconsin at Cordell Avenue and Battery Lane. Multiple businesses are shut down, including Tastee Diner, Black's Bar + Kitchen, Dog Haus Biergarten, CVS Pharmacy (Wisconsin & Cheltenham location), and EagleBank. Hundreds north of Bradley Boulevard are also without electricity.

Well over 1000 customers are now without power, according to Pepco.

Pepco truck arrives at
Bethesda Row by
Mon Ami Gabi

Blackout in Sacks neighborhood

Crescent Plaza in the dark