Two bridges closed in Johns Creek due to heavy rain
by Staff
12:55 PM, Sunday, May 19
According to a statement by the city of Johns Creek, The Buice Road bridge over Johns Creek has been closed by the Johns Creek Public Works Department because of flooding. High water has reached the bridge structure. Buice Road is blocked from Fa...

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