Georgia Department of Transportation

10/03/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/04/2025 13:48

I-85 at SR 42/North Druid Hills Road Traffic Impact Report

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WHAT: Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation contractors will close lanes around Interstate 85 at State Route (SR) 42/North Druid Hills Road for construction activities.

*NOTES: Work schedule updates can be made daily. Check project web page often for the latest updates. Detour information is shown using redtext.
WHEN/WHERE: Traffic Impacts on I-85 and SR 42 from October 3, through October 12, 2025

Daytime Closures:

Monday, October 6, through Saturday, October 11, 9 a.m. to 3.p.m.
  • One, right lane on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road eastbound and westbound from Briarcliff Road to Buford Highway
Overnight Closures:

Friday, October 3, through Saturday, October 11, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • Various lanes on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road eastbound and westbound at I-85
Closures & Detours:

SR 42/North Druid Hills Road to I-85 southbound (Detour Map)
  • Motorists traveling on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road eastbound to I-85 southbound should use I-85 northbound Frontage Road and Clairmont Road to access I-85 southbound.
  • Motorists traveling on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road westbound to I-85 southbound should use I-85 northbound Frontage Road and Clairmont Road to access I-85 southbound.
  • Motorists traveling on Corporate Drive to I-85 southbound should use I-85 southbound Frontage Road, SR 42/North Druid Hills Road, I-85 northbound Frontage Road, and Clairmont Road to access I-85 southbound.
SR 42/North Druid Hills Road to I-85 northbound (Detour Map)
  • Motorists traveling on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road eastbound to I-85 northbound should use I-85 northbound Frontage Road and Clairmont Road to access I-85 northbound.
  • Motorists traveling on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road westbound to I-85 northbound should use I-85 northbound Frontage Road and Clairmont Road to access I-85 northbound.

Advisory: Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while traveling through work zones. Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit 511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app.

Additional project information is available at I-85 at State Route 42 North Druid Hills Road - 0016054 (arcgis.com)
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