Update V: Much of the Scott traffic is getting directed through downtown Decatur.  So far it looks like things are moving surprisingly smoothly – though certainly more congested.  This may be because much of the traffic is backed up into the Ponce Heights neighborhood.

Update IV:Another update from the City Manager…

Latest update. Georgia Power is on the scene at Scott Boulevard with two crews. A tree brought down multiple poles which will require Georgia Power to replace the lines and re-thread the lines to the poles. Scott Boulevard is now closed to traffic from West Ponce de Leon to Coventry. It is estimated that GA Power will be working until at least 3:00am Thursday morning to restore power so expect that Scott Blvd. will be blocked and use alternate streets if you must travel in the area.

Update III: Deputy Police Chief Keith Lee says there is a “major tree down” and that it looks to be a “long-term problem.”

Update II: From City Manager Peggy Merriss….

A large tree has fallen and is blocking Scott Boulevard between Coventry and Pinetree. Traffic is being detoured off of Scott Boulevard. Public safety and public works staff are on-site. Power lines are down so Georgia Power will have to give the okay to clear the lines. Please avoid the area if at all possible.

Update: In a comment, AMB says there’s a tree down at Coventry.

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Scott Boulevard is currently closed at Nelson Ferry. Not sure the other end of the closure, but at least down to Coventry.

Decatur Fire and GA Power are on the scene. Couldn’t get clarification on what happened. Heard a loud bang/pop about 45 minutes ago. Power is out in adjoining neighborhoods.

More as I know it. Obviously avoid the area in a car at all costs. Traffic is totally backed up.