Georgia Department of Transportation crews will close multiple lanes on I-285 near Tucker in DeKalb County this weekend. The closures are part of an ongoing concrete rehabilitation project to repair deteriorating roadway conditions between Henderson Mill Road and Lawrenceville Highway.
Two right lanes will close in both directions from Northlake Parkway to Lawrenceville Highway starting at 9 p.m. Friday, May 9. Crews will reopen the lanes by 5 a.m. Saturday.
🔢 By The Numbers: The concrete rehabilitation project costs $4.7 million and will continue until summer 2025.
⏱️ What’s Next: Drivers should expect ongoing work in this area for more than a year as crews complete the rehabilitation project.
🚦 Take Action: Plan your weekend travel accordingly by:
- Using navigation apps for real-time traffic updates
- Calling 511 or visiting 511ga.org before heading out
- Considering alternate routes around the I-285 construction zone
- Allowing extra travel time if you must use this section of I-285
- Reducing your speed and staying alert when driving through work zones
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
