Buckhead intersection reopens after power pole is fixed

The intersection of West Paces Ferry Road and Northside Parkway in Buckhead has reopened after officials repaired a downed power pole and extinguished a transformer fire, according to Channel 2 Action News.

Earlier, traffic had to be redirected near OK Cafe and a Publix shopping complex. The intersection reopened about 4 p.m.

West Paces Ferry closed east of Northside Pkwy due to a snapped power pole. Traffic lights are working. Traffic detoured thru parking lot. pic.twitter.com/MYAL93bhT0
— Jason Durden (@JasonDurden) September 18, 2017

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