Headline:
GDOT: I-285 S: I-285 NB/SB EXITS 7 TO 9 CLOSED
Event:
Local Area Emergency
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 2:53pm
Description:
Contractors on behalf of the Georgia Department of Transportation have implemented the second full closure of all northbound and southbound lanes of I-285 between SR 139/Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (Exit 9) and Cascade Road (Exit 7) Friday June 5 7pm to Mon June 8 5am. The I-2 85 closure will have significant impacts on travel throughout the metro area. There will be clearly marked detours in place.
GDOT: I-285 S: I-285 NB/SB EXITS 7 TO 9 CLOSED . CALL 511 or go to https://www.gaalert.com
GDOT: I-285 NB and SB are closed between Exit 9 (MLK Jr Dr) and Exit 7 (Cascade Rd). Heavy congestion is expected on I-20, I-75/I-85, SR 166, and Atlanta area roads. Follow signed detours: NB traffic use Exit 5 to SR 166; SB traffic use Exit 10A to I-20. Expect significant delays and plan ahead. Drive Safely.
. CALL 511 or go to https://www.gaalert.com
Area Description:
AffectedArea
Forcast Office:
GDOT,Atlanta,GA