Lower Roswell Road closed

Updated Tuesday, 9:30 am:

Police said the road reopened to traffic around 8 am.

Updated, 3 pm:

Cobb Police said the closure will continue late into Monday evening.

Original report:

Here’s a message from Cobb Police around 10:45 a.m. Monday:

“Due to multiple trees and power lines down on Lower Roswell Road between Indian Hills Parkway and Lindsey Road, the roadway is closed for an extended period of time. Crews are working to clear the roadway and restore power. Please avoid the area and take an alternate route. We will provide an update when the roadway is reopened.”

 

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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