HELEN - The City of Helen Public Works Department will be closing Ridge Road north of the city to through traffic today between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. today, Aug. 25.
Public Works Director Ross Hewell said the road closure is necessary in order for them to locate a crane in the roadway to remove a large tree that was blown down last week.
Motorists are urged to use an alternate route until after 2 p.m.