Traffic delays at North Druid Hills, Lawrenceville Highway

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Crew block off lanes along Lawrenceville Highway at North Druid Hills Road to investigate a water leak in DeKalb County on April 2, 2026. (Sam Daniel | FOX 5 Atlanta)

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County watershed crews are investigating a possible water main break at the intersection of North Druid Hills and Lawrenceville Highway Thursday.

What we know:

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews are currently at the scene investigating the possible infrastructure failure. The investigation is focused on the intersection of North Druid Hills and Lawrenceville Highway in Decatur. While crews work on the potential break, officials confirmed there are currently no reported water outages.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not yet confirmed if a break has occurred or how long repairs might take if the main is damaged. It is also unclear exactly how many customers could be impacted if the water must be shut off for emergency maintenance.

Crew block off lanes along Lawrenceville Highway at North Druid Hills Road to investigate a water leak in DeKalb County on April 2, 2026. (GDOT)

What you can do:

Traffic controls are active at the intersection to manage the flow of vehicles. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible to bypass delays or use extreme caution if they must travel through the intersection.