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Ponce de Leon Avenue reopens after being blocked by downed tree
A major route into downtown from DeKalb County was blocked by a fallen tree during the late stages of today’s morning commute. DORRIE TONEY/DTONEY@AJC.COM
A major route into downtown from DeKalb County has reopened after being blocked by a fallen tree during the late stages of today’s morning commute.
According to Atlanta police dispatchers, the tree fell across Ponce de Leon Avenue near Clifton Road just before 9 a.m.
The tree blocked all lanes of Ponce in both directions.
Atlanta police spokeswoman Kim Jones said officers were dispatched to direct traffic until crews could clear the roadway.
The road had reopened by 10:30 a.m., according to dispatchers.
