The Scoop: Georgia Department of Transportation contractors will close lanes on the I-285 westbound ramps to I-675 southbound in Clayton County for roadway concrete slab repairs.
For the safety of workers and drivers, ramp closures will be needed.
On-site signage will alert drivers of the closures and detour routes in advance.
Weather and on-site conditions permitting, the I-285 westbound ramps to I-675 southbound will be closed to traffic.
Overnight closures from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. the following mornings will run through Thursday, Oct. 20.
The Detour: I-285 westbound traffic heading to I-675 southbound will be detoured to Moreland Avenue southbound and return on Moreland northbound to access I-285 eastbound to I-675 southbound
More closures possible: These ramp closures are likely to be required on subsequent Mondays through Thursdays through the end of October to address repair work on the I-285 eastbound ramps to I-675 southbound.
Reminder: GDOT reminds drivers to exercise caution when traveling through work zones. Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit 511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app.
Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.
