Marietta Highway is closed tonight between Univeter Road and Ridge Road in Canton while crews from Georgia Power work alongside police. The closure is expected to last until around 9 p.m., forcing drivers to detour through surrounding streets.
🛑 Why It Matters: This stretch is a main east-west artery for commuters and commercial traffic. Even short-term closures can ripple through surrounding neighborhoods, slowing travel well beyond the immediate work zone.
🚦 What’s Happening:
- Canton Police are assisting Georgia Power with what’s likely utility repair or maintenance.
- Drivers should plan extra time or avoid the area entirely until the road reopens.
🔍 Between the Lines: While the official alert cites a reopening time, utility work often runs long. The safe bet is to expect delays into the evening.
The Source: Canton Police Department.
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B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
