Eagle Drive is shut down near Coosa High School as crews rush to fix a damaged cross drain after heavy rains washed it 20 feet downstream.
🚧 Why It Matters: This closure hits right where school traffic flows, meaning delays and detours for students, parents, and staff. Drivers should plan ahead to avoid getting stuck.
Crews from Floyd County Public Works are on site now, inspecting the 48-inch pipe that failed under the pressure of recent storms. The damage forced an immediate shutdown to prevent further erosion or safety risks.
Chris Fincher, deputy director of Floyd County Emergency Management, says the repair is urgent and ongoing. Residents can stay updated by texting “FloydAlert” to 99411 for emergency notifications.
Expect traffic disruptions around the Coosa High campus until repairs are complete. Officials have not yet announced a timeline for reopening.
🚦 Traffic Impact:
- Eagle Drive closure affects school drop-off and pick-up routes
- Drivers urged to seek alternate paths around the campus
The heavy rains that caused the pipe failure are a reminder of how vulnerable local infrastructure can be during storms. Floyd County crews are working against the clock to restore safe passage.
The Sources: Floyd County Public Works, Floyd County Emergency Management.
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.
