For Immediate Release
Monday, August 24, 2026
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Detour map for all northbound and southbound I-285 traffic approaching the closure to use SR 166/Langford Parkway, the I-75/I-85 Downtown Connector and I-20.
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Fulton County...
Aug 28-31 FULL CLOSURE on I-285 in SW Fulton, Cascade Rd to SR 166/Langford Pkwy
Traffic will be Detoured - Expect Extreme Travel Delays, Plan Alternate Routes
ATLANTA - Work crews for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will close all northbound and southbound lanes of I-285 in southwest Fulton County, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 28, until 5.a.m. on Monday, August 31. These closures continue the ongoing I-285 Westside Rebuild concrete slab reconstruction and rehabilitation project currently ongoing along the westside of the I-285 corridor from State Route (SR) 14/South Fulton Parkway in College Park to Collier Road.
Detour signs will direct all northbound and southbound I-285 traffic approaching the closure to use SR 166/Langford Parkway, the I-75/I-85 Downtown Connector and I-20.
Weather and on-site conditions permitting, these are the lane closures scheduled from 7 p.m. on Friday, August 28 through 5 a.m. on Monday, August 31:
I-285 northbound:
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All lanes closed between Cascade Road (exit 7) and SR 166/Langford Parkway (exit 5)
I-285 southbound:
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All lanes closed between SR 166/Langford Parkway (exit 5) and Cascade Road (exit 7)
NOTE: In addition to the dates above, the contractor has provided a tentative schedule for upcoming September full closures, including the weekends of September 11-14 and September 25-27. As always, this schedule is dependent on weather and onsite roadway conditions, and weekend full closures may be postponed when efficient operations and/or safety are not optimum.
Crews will be milling/grinding the roadway concrete in preparation to repair or replace the concrete slabs through the project area. Lane closures are necessary to provide sufficient space for crews to work safely and to protect motorists while large equipment is in operation. Motorists are urged to pay attention to shifting and changing travel infrastructure along the corridor. Roadside message boards and signage will alert drivers in advance of lane shifts and closures.
This $206 million project is one of two projects along the I-285 westside corridor designed to repair and/or replace concrete slabs. It is scheduled for completion in 2028.
ADVISORY: Drivers should exercise caution in and around work zones, wear seatbelts, follow signage guidance, reduce speed, move over one lane, when possible, to ensure the safety of crews, and avoid distractions behind the wheel. Motorists who use this segment of I-285 should make plans now to allow significant additional travel time during these closures, or to plan alternate routes in advance. GDOT strongly urges motorists to rely on the 511GA app as the primary source for real-time traffic conditions and lane closure details. Motorists may also use their preferred navigation or wayfinding apps; however, 511GA provides the most up-to-date, Georgia-specific information to help drivers navigate around the closures as efficiently as possible. Additional information and project history can be found on the I-285 reconstruction project website.
Georgia Department of Transportation plans, constructs and maintains Georgia's state and federal highways. We're involved in bridge, waterway, public transit, rail, general aviation, bike and pedestrian programs. And we help local governments maintain their roads. Georgia DOT and its nearly 4,000 employees are committed to delivering a transportation system focused on innovation, safety, sustainability and mobility. The Department's vision is to boost Georgia's competitiveness through leadership in transportation.
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