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Stretch of I-285 to close this weekend for construction
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Steve Gehlbach , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Georgia Department of Transportation warns of potential delays as traffic is redirected to other interstates, such as the downtown connector and I-20.
A stretch of Interstate 285 is set to close this weekend for construction. The closure will affect a two-mile section between Paces Ferry and Atlanta Road, with both north and southbound lanes impacted. This closure is similar to previous ones that occurred in May and June, which shut down a section from Cascade to MLK.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area and follow detours to minimize delays. The Georgia Department of Transportation warns of potential delays as traffic is redirected to other interstates, such as the downtown connector and I-20. Further details on the closure and its expected impact are available from the Georgia Department of Transportation.
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Category: local Published: August 6, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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