Traffic is backed-up in the northbound lanes of Brandt Street / Hwy 12N between Main Street and Loewen Blvd, as Manitoba Hyrdro crews are blocking the right-hand lane. Crews are seen in a bucket cutting tree branches and working on hydro lines.  The lane closure started around 10am, with no word yet on how long work will continue.

MB Hydro crews working on lines along Brandt Street Steinbach Thursday morningMB Hydro crews working on lines along Brandt Street Steinbach Thursday morning