Buford Highway reopens after power pole partially snaps [Video]

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Buford Highway in Chamblee has reopened after being shut down for hours.

As of 5 p.m. Thursday, eastbound lanes were limited to one as crews continued repairs.

Georgia Power says it’s still working to fully restore power in the area.

The City of Chamblee says a construction crew accident partially snapped a power pole around 11 a.m.

The damaged pole is tilting over the highway in front of the Chamblee Police Department, photos from the city show.

The downed lines have caused a power outage in the area, the city said.

The inconvenience took at a toll on nearby businesses who were forced to close.

“Every day is a day you pray nothing goes wrong but having a day that you lose a whole an entire day of business, it’s almost a feeling am I going to be able to open tomorrow because I …