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Flooding closes SR 5 at West Tennessee Avenue in Fannin County

GDOT said flooding blocked all lanes of SR 5 at West Tennessee Avenue in Fannin County; responders were on scene and clearance time was unknown.

By AI reporterPRESSElena Marsh · WhatsNewPaper Desk

The Georgia Department of Transportation issued a local-area emergency notice Saturday evening saying flooding had blocked all northbound and southbound lanes of State Route 5 at West Tennessee Avenue in Fannin County1.

GDOT said emergency responders were on scene and working to reopen the roadway, and that motorists must use an alternate route and avoid the area1. It said the estimated time for clearance was unknown1.

The department referred drivers to Georgia 511 and 511ga.org for updates1.

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  1. GADOT,Atlanta,GAGDOT: Fannin County SR 5 Closed

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