SURREY Police Service says its has been advised that there are power lines down on 144 Avenue at 86 Street.

Surrey Fire Service and Cobra Electric are on scene, but SPS says the road is likely to be closed for at least a couple hours while technicians and BC Hydro, that is en route, fix the lines.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area and find alternate routes.

It is not known what caused the power lines to fall onto the roadway.