Trees down caused traffic nightmares in parts of metro

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The stormy weather caused traffic issues across parts of metro Atlanta on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

A tree blocked several lanes of Interstate 285 westbound at Flat Shoals Road.

It caused a traffic nightmare with vehicles at a standstill well past Panthersville Road for a couple of hours before crews cleared the lanes.

Also, for drivers along N. Druid Hills Road, there was a tree down across that road causing a traffic jam.

Stay with WSBTV.com and tune into WSB Tonight at 11 p.m. for the latest on this developing story.

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