GDOT reopens I-285 lanes ahead of schedule

The Brief

  • All lanes on I-285 reopened Sunday in Atlanta following roadwork completed ahead of schedule by transportation officials.
  • Drivers faced full closures on northbound and southbound lanes between South Atlanta Road and Paces Ferry Road starting Friday at 7 p.m.
  • Crews finished work early on Sunday despite initial plans to keep the interstate closed through Monday at 5 a.m.

COBB COUNTY, Ga. I-285 reopened all northbound and southbound lanes on Sunday ahead of schedule following weekend construction across Atlanta, Smyrna and Fulton County, according to state transportation officials.

What we know:

Georgia Department of Transportation crews completed scheduled roadway work along a busy stretch of the interstate ahead of time.

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