I-285

The new Ashford Dunwoody ramp on I-285 opens Sunday

DUNWOODY -- The new access ramp from I-285 eastbound to Ashford Dunwoody Road at Exit 29 is set to open Sunday by 9 a.m. The new ramp means motorists on I-285 eastbound who want to exit at Ashford Dunwoody Road will need to merge on to the new ramp just past Glenridge Drive. If you miss the exit, you’ll have to continue to the Chamblee Dunwoody Road exit at Exit 30 and circle back to Ashford Dunwoody Road on I-285 westbound. Access to Lake Hearn Drive from the new ramp to Ashford Dunwoody Road will remain. There will be no…

Lane closures and detours this week near I-285 and Ga. 400 interchange

Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation construction partners will close lanes on I-285 eastbound and westbound and SR 400 northbound and southbound for activities to include roadway, noise barrier and bridge construction. Travel restrictions include possible delays, reduced speeds and detours in some areas. Work schedule updates can be made daily. Check project webpage often for the latest updates. Detour information is shown using red text. WHEN/WHERE: Overnight Closures:Friday, September 3, 12 p.m. through Tuesday, September 7, 10 p.m. HOLIDAY LANE CLOSURE RESTRICTIONS – NO CLOSURES Tuesday, September 7, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.General Lane Closures & Traffic Pacings One right lane…

Traffic improvements near Perimeter Mall could ease commute times

Two transportation projects designed to improve traffic flow in the Perimeter Market near I-285 were recently completed, according to the Central DeKalb Perimeter Improvement District. In February, the PCID Board approved $268,400 in funding for the projects, located in Dunwoody and Brookhaven. Construction began in March. “The PCIDs are thankful for the always-positive working relationships with the Cities of Dunwoody and Brookhaven. As employees re-enter the Perimeter market after so many months of working from home during COVID, they are coming back to a more efficient experience thanks to these two intersection projects. We look forward to many more years of continued partnership,“ said…

Here’s the latest plan to ease traffic congestion on I-285

The Georgia Department of Transportation unveiled a proposal Wednesday to improve the capacity of planned toll lanes along Interstate 285 by asking the private sector to play a larger role in the $6.1 billion project. The plan would add two barrier-separated toll lanes along 285 just north of its interchanges with I-20 east and west of Atlanta instead of the single lane envisioned when the project was first proposed in 2016. Two barrier-separated toll lanes already are planned along the “top end” of 285 stretching from Cobb County through Fulton and into DeKalb County. To make that possible, the state…

Overturned tanker truck at Spaghetti Junction shuts down traffic

An overturned tanker truck on I-85 South near Spaghetti junction has blocked all lanes in I-85 an I-285 in DeKalb County. All Southbound traffic is being diverted off onto Interstate I-285 East or Westbound. The ramps are blocked to Interstate 85 Southbound from I-285. The Georgia Department of Transportation is advising motorists to avoid the Spaghetti Junction area if at all possible. You can use Buford Highway or Peachtree Industrial to avoid extreme delays. GDOT estimates the road will be closed until 10 a.m.

Here’s how you can learn more about changes at I-285 and I-20

The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on the proposed improvements for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project in Fulton, Cobb, and Douglas counties. In keeping with Governor Brian Kemp’s directive to keep state government agencies functioning as Georgia combats the COVID-19 pandemic, GDOT will be hosting a virtual Public Information Open House by posting information related to the proposed project on an online platform at www.dot.ga.gov/I285I20W. “We will continue to provide various options for the public to comment and participate in the process as we pursue this very important project,” said GDOT Program Manager Matthew Fowler. Proposed improvements…