Traffic Alert: Major Delays Ahead as I-285 I-20 Interchange Redesign Begins in Atlanta
Starting Monday, commuters traveling through the I-285 interchange at I-20 on metro Atlanta’s west side should prepare for significant delays due to controlled blasting for a redesign project expected to last several months. Traffic disruptions will primarily occur between 10:30 a.m. and noon, Mondays through Thursdays, potentially adding up to 20 minutes to travel times. The project aims to alleviate congestion at one of the nation’s most notorious bottlenecks, with officials advising the use of navigation apps for alternate routes and cautioning drivers to remain alert in work zones.
Starting Monday, controlled blasting at the I-285/I-20 interchange in Atlanta will cause traffic delays from 10:30 a.m. to noon, impacting Cobb, Douglas, and Fulton counties. Expect increased noise and potential 20-minute delays as crews work to alleviate congestion at this critical bottleneck, the 10th worst in the U.S. Stay alert and consider alternate routes during this months-long project.
Source: ATL Newsroom