Lower Roswell Road closed

Map and info from Commissioner Bob Ott’s office:

Due to a crash involving a downed utility pole, all lanes are blocked at Lower Roswell Rd at Ancient Oaks Ct. If you are driving in the area, please plan an alternate route.

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UPDATED 2:28 P.M.: The intersection has reopened and traffic lights are “operating normally,” Cobb Police said.

ORIGINAL STORY, 2:02 P.M.: 

This just in from Cobb Police: Traffic lights are out and power lines are down at Lower Roswell Road and Woodlawn Drive, and the intersection is closed for “at least 30 minutes” while repairs are made.

Cobb Fire and Cobb DOT are also on the scene.

Heavy rains swept through the East Cobb area after 1 p.m. Tuesday as a storm line was pulling through west and north Georgia for the rest of the afternoon.

Severe weather warnings have been posted for other parts of the state.

The rain is expected to continue into the evening in the Cobb area, with temperatures dipping into the mid 30s.

Wednesday will be sunny and colder, with highs in the low 50s. Rain will return on Thursday night.

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