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Early morning traffic at Atlanta airport disrupted by unattended item
An investigation into an unattended item resulted in the closure of a portion of Terminal North at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
Updated Feb 15, 2024
A portion of Terminal North at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport was temporarily closed off early Thursday morning due to an investigation into an unattended item, according to officials.
The investigation led to long lines inside the airport.
The closure affected the road in front of the terminal and areas inside the terminal. The investigation had a “slight impact to operations,” airport spokesman Andrew Gobeil said.
The incident was cleared, with traffic reopened and passenger flow resuming in those areas by around 7 a.m.
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