A Tuesday afternoon gas leak in east Roswell turned the busy GA-400 and Holcomb Bridge Road area into a traffic mess, as emergency crews shut down Raintree Drive at Market Boulevard and closed the northbound GA-400 exit ramp to eastbound Holcomb Bridge Road (Exit 7A). Roswell police said the closure left vehicles unable to enter or exit the Eliot Apartments, and drivers were urged to seek alternate routes while responders worked to secure the area and assess the situation.
Roads closed as crews respond
According to WSB-TV Channel 2, Roswell police confirmed emergency crews were on the scene near Raintree Drive. The station reports Raintree Drive was closed at Market Boulevard and that vehicles could not enter or exit the Eliot Apartments at 1450 Raintree Drive. It also said the northbound GA-400 exit ramp to eastbound Holcomb Bridge Road (Exit 7A) remained shut until further notice. Officials encouraged motorists to avoid the area while crews worked.
Why Holcomb Bridge closures matter
Holcomb Bridge Road is a major east west artery in north Fulton, and closures at the GA-400 interchange quickly push traffic onto neighborhood streets and smaller local arterials. Local commute guides note that Holcomb Bridge and the GA-400 interchange are frequent choke points for north Fulton commuters, as outlined by Roswell Pulse. For live traffic conditions and official incident maps, the state traffic hub 511GA and mapping apps will carry real time updates as crews clear the scene.
What to expect next
Officials had not released details on what caused the leak or whether utility crews had contained it, and the situation remained developing, according to WSB-TV. Emergency crews remained on site, and motorists are advised to follow local news and official city channels for reopening timelines. This story will be updated as agencies provide more information.
