Cherokee County, GA – Drivers in Cherokee County are being urged to plan alternate routes today after a key roadway was shut down due to hazardous conditions involving downed power lines.
According to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office, Reinhardt College Parkway at Addington Lane is currently closed after power lines fell across the roadway. The closure was announced just moments ago and remains in effect as crews respond to the scene.
Officials have not provided an estimated reopening time, but closures involving downed power lines often remain in place until utility crews can safely de-energize and remove the lines. Motorists traveling through the area should expect delays and are advised to avoid the intersection entirely.
The affected stretch of Reinhardt College Parkway is a commonly used connector for local traffic, including drivers commuting through central Cherokee County toward nearby residential and commercial areas. Law enforcement has not reported any injuries related to the incident.
Authorities are reminding drivers not to approach or attempt to drive around barricades, as downed power lines can remain energized and extremely dangerous even if they appear inactive.
Updates on the roadway reopening are expected once utility and emergency crews complete repairs and confirm the area is safe for travel.
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