A portion of Buford Highway that was closed Wednesday due to a water main break is open again, according to DeKalb County officials.

The part south of Beverly Hills Drive in Chamblee was blocked so crews could repair damage from the 8-inch break, which occurred Monday, officials said in a statement.

Lanes were open again about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Crews here on Buford Highway in Chamblee are now working to fill-in the massive hole.

“Repairs to the water main are complete,” the county said. “And no customers are without water service.”

Crews worked Tuesday night into Wednesday to fill a gaping hole in the highway dug as part of repair efforts.

Work along the highway earlier hurt local businesses.

Workers at a nearby Domino’s Pizza told Channel 2 Action News that few customers could get to the restaurant and their delivery drivers struggled to find routes.

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Instructor Daniel Jean-Baptiste reminds students to "measure twice, cut once" while using a hand saw at the Construction Ready accelerated summer program at Westside Works in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The program provides training for careers in construction and the skilled trades. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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