W. Peachtree re-opened after water main repair Friday evening

West Peachtree Street in Atlanta is open to all lanes after an emergency water main repair caused officials to close the northbound lane.

The lane was closed on West Peachtree Street between 17th and 18th streets, according to the Department of Watershed Management.

Crews were to repair a 12-inch water main at 1384 West Peachtree Street, officials said.

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