Cherokee County, GA – Drivers in Cherokee County are being urged to find alternate routes today after a major road closure on East Cherokee Drive.
According to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office, East Cherokee Drive is currently shut down between Bart Manous Road and Epperson Road. Deputies did not provide a specific reason for the closure but are advising motorists to avoid the area if possible.
The closure impacts traffic in the Hickory Flat and Canton areas, a key commuter route connecting neighborhoods to nearby schools and business corridors. As of Thursday morning, law enforcement had not announced an estimated reopening time.
Motorists traveling through southeast Cherokee County should expect detours and possible congestion along nearby routes, including Highway 140 and Union Hill Road.
Authorities recommend using navigation apps or checking county traffic updates before heading out.
This is a developing situation. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available from the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office.
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