More than 100 residents are without power in Sebastopol and Delacombe due to downed power lines near the corner of Vickers and Albert streets.
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VicRoads have confirmed that Emergency services have closed the south bound lanes on Albert Street between Bala Street and Vickers Street.
Emergency services are on site and working to clear the scene.
Cars and pedestrians are urged to avoid the area.
Crews are also working to remove a fallen tree just one block away at the corner of Walker and Albert streets.
Wind has been steadily increasing throughout Ballarat this morning with winds already exceeding 60km/h.