Woodstock, Georgia – Woodstock Road is closed at Jake Taylor Drive after downed power lines blocked traffic.
According to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office, the roadway was shut down Sunday due to downed power lines and a fallen tree in the area. Authorities asked drivers to avoid Woodstock Road at Jake Taylor Drive “for the time being” while crews respond.
Officials did not provide an estimated time for reopening. It is unclear what caused the lines and tree to fall, though deputies confirmed both are obstructing the roadway and creating a safety hazard.
The closure affects traffic traveling through this section of Cherokee County, a commonly used connector for local neighborhoods and commuters. Drivers are being urged to seek alternate routes until the area is cleared and deemed safe.
Utility crews are expected to address the downed power lines before the road can reopen fully. Law enforcement has not reported any injuries associated with the incident.
Motorists traveling through the area, including students and afternoon commuters, may experience delays and should plan accordingly.
Updates are expected once the roadway reopens.
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