Hydro customers in communities along the Trans-Canada Highway between Portage la Prairie and Deleau can expect brief power outages Wednesday, July 29 and Thursday, July 30.

The outages are required to allow Manitoba Hydro staff to safely lift power lines to permit passage of a tall ready-to-move home that is being transported on the highway.

Communities affected include Austin, Carberry, Douglas, Chater, Campbell's Trailer Court, Brandon, Alexander, Griswold, Oak Lake and Deleau.

The outages are expected to last about half an hour.

The starting time of the outages will depend on the progress of the move.

Traffic delays are also expected along the route.