Cherokee County, GA – Drivers in northern Cherokee County are being asked to steer clear of Owen’s Store Road this afternoon after a crash prompted a full closure near Jessie Lane, according to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office.
In a statement shared Wednesday, deputies said the roadway is “currently closed due to accident” and urged residents to avoid the area if possible. The closure occurred near the Lake Arrowhead community, a two-lane corridor that often bottlenecks during emergency responses.
According to the sheriff’s office, crews remain on scene and are working to clear the roadway. Officials did not immediately release details regarding injuries, vehicles involved, or how long the road is expected to remain shut down. Emergency personnel from Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services are also assisting at the scene.
The sheriff’s office emphasized that drivers should plan alternate routes until the area is cleared. Commuters heading toward SR-140 or traveling between Waleska and the surrounding Lake Arrowhead neighborhoods may experience delays while the closure remains in effect. Local residents have reported traffic backing up in both directions as deputies direct drivers away from the crash site.
Authorities expect to provide an update once the investigation concludes and the roadway is safe to reopen. For now, motorists are advised to monitor official Cherokee County channels for new information.
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