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Lanes open after stalled GRTA bus caused delays on Downtown Connector

HERO pulling the GRTA bus to the right lanes after it stalled in the center lane. (Credit:WSB Radio)
HERO pulling the GRTA bus to the right lanes after it stalled in the center lane. (Credit:WSB Radio)
By Raisa Habersham
May 23, 2016

Lanes reopened on the Downtown Connector after a GRTA bus broke down in the center lane, WSB Radio reported.

The bus blocked four lanes during Monday’s evening commute heading southbound along the North Avenue exit, Channel 2 Action News reported earlier.

HERO pulled the bus over to the nearest right lane clearing traffic, WSB Radio reported.

It is unclear why the bus was stalled.

About the Author

Raisa Habersham is the Intown Atlanta hyperlocal reporter for The Atlanta-Journal Constitution.

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