Vehicle accident shuts down lanes at Gordon Highway intersection

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to Gordon Highway and Highland Avenue due to an accident Tuesday evening.

According to officials, a vehicle struck one of the poles of the traffic signal, causing the traffic signals to fall into the intersection.

Gordon Highway was shut down in both directions at the intersection.

Eastbound traffic was diverted to Sibley Road, and westbound traffic was diverted at the east end of Milledgeville Road.