Downed power lines causes long delays on I-20 in Douglas County

DOUGLAS COUNTY (FOX 5 Atlanta) - Downed power lines were causing significant delays on Interstate 20 in Douglas County early Tuesday afternoon, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.

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All of the eastbound lanes were closed for a couple of hours, and only one westbound lane remained open, near Chapel Hill Road/Exit 36 west of Atlanta around 1:20 p.m.

Traffic backups extended up to six miles, authorities said.

Motorists were advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes, such as Highway 78.

SKYFOX 5 flew over the scene shortly before 4 p.m. and found the wires cleared from the busy highway. 

Georgia Power said they are investigating why the wire fell.

There were no injuries reported.