UPDATE: Green St. reopens

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GDOT UPDATE 9:15 P.M.:

The street has reopened.

GDOT UPDATE 6:00 P.M.:

“The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is advising motorists that Green Street at Green Street Place is CLOSED after a large oak tree limb fell, damaging power lines and power poles.

Georgia Power is on scene and estimates the closure will last 3–6 hours.

Detour Routes

  • Southbound to Northbound Travelers:
    • Head east on Jesse Jewell Parkway
    • Turn left onto Limestone Parkway
    • Continue to the end of Limestone Parkway
    • Turn left onto Cleveland Highway
    • Turn right onto Oak Tree Drive (SR 60 Connector)
  • Northbound to Southbound Travelers:
    • From Cleveland Hwy, turn left onto Oak Tree Drive (SR 60 Connector)
    • Turn left onto Limestone Parkway
    • Continue on Limestone Parkway
    • Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway

Motorists should expect delays and are urged to use caution in the area.

Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter (X) @GDOTNE to stay up to date with our latest alerts.”

GAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT (GPD) 2:00 P.M. FACEBOOK POST:

“π—šπ—Ώπ—²π—²π—» π—¦π˜π—Ώπ—²π—²π˜- 1:40PM Tree down with power lines across Green Street. Please use alternate routes.”