A fire near Highway 101 has closed the southbound Woodside Road offramp in Redwood City on Thursday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.

The offramp will stay closed until about 6 p.m. due to the “smoldering” brush fire.

It is not known when the on-ramp will reopen.

There are power lines near the fire.

Drivers are being asked to take alternate routes.

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