Road conditions across metro Atlanta as ice starts to form after freezing rain fell overnight

GEORGIA, USA — Ice is starting to form on some roads in metro Atlanta after freezing rain fell overnight. 

11Alive’s traffic team, Rachel Cox-Rosen and Doug Turnbull, are reporting on the outlook of travel conditions across the areas as ice accumulates on some powerlines, trees and streetlights. The formation of the icicles could lead to downed power lines, power outages and trees falling down.

As more ice accumulation is seen and starts forming on the roadway, residents are urged not to get on the road to drive vehicles until it has been deemed safe. If driving is necessary due to an emergency, follow these driving tips for a better commute. 

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The 11Alive traffic team is reporting that the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has closed all express lanes because many of them are elevated, which can lead to an increase in ice accumulation. 

MARTA is operating on a reduced schedule on Sunday. Information regarding the bus schedule can be found here. 

Information about road conditions in each country can be found below: 

This list will be updated throughout the day.

A tree was reported down in White, in Bartow County, on Highway 411 at 61 Northbound at Industrial Drive early Sunday morning. As of 6:40 a.m., the road is closed to traffic. It is not clear if the tree fell due to ice accumulation or wind gusts, but as of 6:40 a.m. the northbound lane is blocked. 

Ice and sleet scene along the roads as of 6 a.m.

Here is a look at a road on Loop 10 in Athens-Clarke County as of 7 a.m.

A look at a road in Elbert County as of 7:15 a.m.