Traffic Alert Update: Cumming Intersection Reopens After Gas Leak

Updated at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday
Officials have reopened the intersection at Old Atlanta and Sharon Road.

Updated at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday

The intersection of Old Atlanta Road and Sharon Road in Cumming has been completely blocked off due to a gas leak.

Officials say drivers should avoid this intersection and plan to take an alternate route.

Students at South Forsyth Middle School, located near the intersection, are safe.

Original Story

Officials from the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department responded to a gas leak around noon on Wednesday at the intersection of Old Atlanta Road and Sharon Road in Cumming, near South Forsyth Middle School.

The gas company has been notified of the leak and is responding to the incident, according to Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. A school resource officer is at South Forsyth Middle School working with school officials to ensure the students are safe.

-- Photo from Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Facebook.