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Lanes of I-285 to be closed for weekend construction
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kimberly Wright , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 20, 2026
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Key points The Georgia Department of Transportation requires lane closures to accommodate large machinery. This machinery is necessary for repairing the concrete slab roadway.
Road rehabilitation work is underway. The Georgia Department of Transportation requires lane closures to accommodate large machinery. This machinery is necessary for repairing the concrete slab roadway.
Closures will affect a seven-mile stretch, impacting both directions of traffic. The affected section spans from one point to another, passing near several roads.
Further details about the closures, including timing and specific lanes affected, are available from the source. Drivers can expect delays and should plan accordingly to minimize disruptions to their travel.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
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