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Water main break on portion of Peachtree Street
A water main break was causing icy road conditions on a portion of Peachtree Street Monday afternoon. Photo Credit: Georgia Department of Transportation.
By Eric Stirgus
Jan 1, 2018A water main break has created traffic disruptions on a portion of Peachtree Street Monday afternoon.
The right lane on Peachtree Street near Peachtree Circle was blocked, state transportation officials reported on its traffic website. Icy conditions were feared as the temperature remains below freezing.
Transportation officials hope to have the situation resolved by 5 p.m.
About the Author
Eric Stirgus joined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2001. He is the newsroom's education editor. Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., Eric is active in the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists and the Education Writers Association and enjoys mentoring aspiring journalists.
