A fallen tree that damaged a utility pole forced a busy Fenland road to shut on Sunday.
The A47 was closed in both directions between the A141 and the B1040 at around 10.30am yesterday after the damage left around 49 properties without power.
A UK Power Networks engineers isolated power to 37 customers for "safety reasons" while repairs were carried out.
A spokesperson said: "Engineers were called to the A47 Thorney Road, Guyhirn, at 8.18am on Sunday after a report of a damaged electricity pole in a field.
"Engineers isolated the power to 37 customers for safety reasons while repairs were carried out. Customers’ supplies were restored at 10.55am.
"Anyone spotting a damaged power line is advised to stay well clear and report it to us on 105."
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They added: "Over the weekend Storm Darragh brought high winds of over 50mph causing fallen trees and debris to damage parts of our overhead network.
"We had extra operational teams on duty and our call centres offered 24/7 support."
A National Highways spokesperson confirmed the road reopened at around 4pm after repairs were completed.
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They added: "The A47 was closed in both directions between the A141 (Wisbech) and B1040 (Thorney) at approximately 1030am yesterday after reports of a utility pole becoming damaged.
"The closure was to allow UK Power Networks to repair damaged power lines that were across the carriageway.
"During the closure the eastbound diversion was via A1139, A605 and A141, with the westbound diversion in reverse."
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