GDOT says expect lane closures along I-285 this weekend

Georgia Department of Transportation says expect weekend delays along I-285 this weekend.

• Aug 12

Another planned weekend I-285 closure postponed by weather

This weekend's planned shutdown of I-285 from Cascade Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive has been suspended until further notice.

• Jul 30

New left-turn lanes opening at busy Peachtree City intersection this week

The Georgia Department of Transportation is making major changes to the intersection at SR-74 and SR-54 in Peachtree City ahead of the new school year.

• Jul 29

GDOT delays weekend closure of I-285 in Cobb and Fulton counties

The major construction project​ would have shut down miles of Interstate 285 in Cobb and Fulton counties for the entire weekend.

• Jul 22

Here's where GA-400 lanes will close overnight this week

Overnight GA 400 lane closures scheduled this week for Express Lanes construction

• Jul 7

GDOT updates I-285/I-20 project, cites safety upgrades, community worries

While GDOT promises smoother, safer driving and significant investment on Atlanta's westside, residents voice concerns about neighborhood impacts and urge greater accountability.

• Jun 25

Getting to the World Cup in Atlanta: Traffic patterns, road closures and MARTA guidance for fans

The Atlanta World Cup committee is urging drivers to allow extra travel time as traffic patterns and road access change around downtown on event days, particularly near Centennial Olympic Park and Atlanta Stadium.

• Jun 15

Atlanta adds "No Turn on Red" signs to boost pedestrian, cyclist safety

New "No Turn on Red" signs are popping up across Midtown and Downtown Atlanta. See how this safety move aims to reduce crashes and keep walkers and cyclists safe.

• Jun 9

GDOT closes all lanes of I-285 between MLK Jr. Drive and Cascade Road for weekend construction

All lanes of I-285 between Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. and Cascade Rd. are temporarily closing tonight as the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) continues a major reconstruction project on Atlanta's west side.

• Jun 8

Second round of construction shutting down part of I-285 in June

Get ready drivers, a second round of construction will shut down part of I-285 for another weekend in the coming weeks.

• May 28

Georgia pauses highway lane closures during Memorial Day weekend to ease travel delays

Drivers hitting Georgia roads for Memorial Day weekend can expect heavier traffic, but fewer construction-related delays.

• May 21

Atlanta officials say World Cup traffic could impact daily commutes

With 65,000 spectators expected per match at Atlanta Stadium, which seats 73,019, traffic during the World Cup will be a major factor for anyone commuting in and around the city, whether they have a ticket or not.

• May 20

Atlanta business owners feel impact of I-285's construction shutdown

Some businesses in southwest Atlanta say the I-285 construction project left them with much slower business than the usual weekend.

• May 18

I-285 reopens in both directions after weekend closure in southwest Atlanta

A stretch of I-285 in southwest Atlanta between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Cascade Road reopened around 5 a.m. Monday, following a full weekend shutdown that sent traffic spilling through nearby neighborhoods and onto alternate routes across the metro area.

• May 18

GDOT announces new dates for postponed I-285 construction shutdown

The Georgia Department of Transportation has new dates for the major construction project that will shut down part of Interstate 285 for days.

• May 11

Fiery overnight crashes close I-85 lanes in DeKalb, police say

Georgia State Patrol said a chain-reaction crash involving four vehicles on Interstate 85 North near Shallowford Road left one person dead early Sunday morning.

• May 10

GDOT cancels weekend construction shutdown of I-285 due to weather

The Georgia Department of Transportation has delayed a major construction project that would have shut down part of Interstate 285 over the weekend.

• May 8

Metro Atlanta braces for bottleneck ahead of I-285 weekend shutdown

Starting Friday night, part of Interstate 285 on the west side of Atlanta will be completely shut down in both directions.

• May 5

CobbLinc bus involved in serious-injury crash, causing I-75 delays for morning commuters

Morning commuters traveling north on Interstate 75 Tuesday faced delays after officials said a CobbLinc bus was involved in "a serious-injury crash."

• May 5

Midtown Atlanta crash report: 2025 collisions rise, safety concerns grow

A new analysis finds more than 2,000 crashes in Atlanta last year, with speeding and driver behavior cited as leading factors as city leaders weigh valuable infrastructure fixes.

• Apr 28

New inland port in Gainesville could ease Atlanta traffic

A $134 million rail hub in Hall County aims to reduce truck congestion across metro Atlanta, with leaders betting it will cut emissions, lower costs, and reshape Georgia's supply chain.

• Apr 12

Driver killed in head-on crash with MARTA bus in northwest Atlanta

Deadly crash along Hamilton E. Holmes Drive under investigation; no serious injuries reported on the MARTA bus.

• Apr 4

Two killed in Cobb County crash involving Papa John's truck on I-75

The Cobb County Police Department has confirmed that two people were killed Friday morning in a multi-vehicle crash on northbound I-75 near Hickory Grove Road.

• Apr 3

Coweta deputy injured in I-85 crash; state patrol investigating

A Coweta County deputy and an arrestee were hospitalized after a patrol vehicle was struck during a traffic stop on I-85 South.

• Mar 22

Construction starts on $4.16 billion Georgia 400 expansion, relief promised

A major highway overhaul in North Fulton and Forsyth will bring long-term relief for commuters, but the project is expected to take five years to finish.

• Mar 9

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