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Interstate 285 construction closure postponed
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kimberly Wright , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway The work is part of a large-scale project expected to finish in 2028.
In southwest Fulton County, a major road project is underway. Crews are repairing and replacing concrete on a section of interstate. The work is part of a large-scale project expected to finish in 2028.
Transportation officials recently announced a change in plans. Bad weather is forecasted, so a full closure of the interstate has been delayed. The closure was initially planned for a weekend, but will now happen at a later time.
Further details about the project and its schedule are available from the Georgia Department of Transportation. They will provide advance notice of the new closure date.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 30, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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