GSU says camera on the interstate was part of art project

ATLANTA - Georgia State University has posted a statement on its Facebook page, saying that camera that prompted the closure of the downtown connector in Atlanta Monday was part of a student art project.<br /> <br /> "Georgia State University sincerely apologizes for the traffic problems resulting yesterday from the mounting of a student camera at the 14th Street Bridge. The camera was one of 18 used by students in an art project and deployed at various locations in the city," the statement said.<br /> <br /> The university said Georgia State Police are cooperating with the Atlanta Police Department to make sure the other cameras are removed from their locations around the city.<br /> <br /> The camera that was duct-taped to the overpass on the connector was detonated as a precaution.<br /> <br /> The highway was closed for about two hours while authorities conducted the investigation Tuesday afternoon.