Hall County, GA – A major traffic crash shut down the intersection of U.S. 129/Cleveland Highway and Jim Hood Road Monday, blocking traffic in all directions and causing heavy delays.
According to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, deputies reported the crash around midday and advised drivers to avoid the area. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the collision, which forced complete closure of the intersection.
Authorities said delays are significant as traffic backs up along U.S. 129 and surrounding routes. Motorists traveling between Gainesville and northern Hall County are urged to take alternate roads until the scene clears. No details on injuries or the number of vehicles involved have been released.
The sheriff’s office emphasized that deputies remain on scene directing traffic, but congestion is heavy. Officials did not provide an estimated reopening time for the roadway.
Drivers in the area should allow extra travel time or reroute through nearby highways and secondary roads to avoid delays.
