Accident at 6th and Michigan diverts traffic

A 43-year-old Lawrence woman was arrested Friday evening on charges of operating under the influence, reckless driving and driving without insurance after an accident that knocked down two utility poles near 6th and Michigan streets.

Lawrence police said the woman’s car, a Volvo, struck and dislodged one pole, causing another pole to snap and fall into 6th Street.

Traffic was diverted to Michigan and Maine streets for more than two hours.

The woman was booked at 7:42 p.m.