For Immediate Release
April 28, 2025
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Contact:
mediarequests@dot.ga.gov
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Weekly Lane Closure Advisory for the Interstate 85 @ State Route 42/North Druid Hills Road Project
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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.
Closures marked with ** - Only one of these closures will be implemented.
WHEN/WHERE: Traffic Impacts on I-85 and SR 42 from April 28, through May 4, 2025
Overnight Closures:
Monday, April 28, to Saturday, May 3, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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One, left/right lane on I-85 northbound Frontage Road from SR 42/North Druid Hills Road to Cliff Valley Way
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Pacing on I-85 northbound Frontage Road from SR 42/North Druid Hills Road to Cliff Valley Way (ends Monday)
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Pacing on I-85 northbound on-ramp from SR 42/North Druid Hills Road
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Pacing on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road intersection at Children's Driveway and New Executive Park Drive (starts at 9 p.m.)
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Pacing on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road intersection at W. Druid Hills Drive and SR 42/North Druid Hills Road (starts at 9 p.m.)
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Pacing on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road intersection at Buford Highway and SR 42/North Druid Hills Road (starts at 9 p.m.)
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Various lanes on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road eastbound and westbound from Buford Highway to Briarcliff Road
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One, right-lane on I-85 northbound off-ramp to SR 42/North Druid Hills Road eastbound (starts Wednesday)
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Three, right/left lanes on I-85 northbound at SR 42/North Druid Hills Road (Wednesday and Thursday at 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly)
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One, right-lane on I-85 southbound at SR 42/North Druid Hills Road (starts Thursday)
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Three, right/left lanes on I-85 Southbound at SR 42/North Druid Hills Road (Friday to Sunday at 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. nightly)
Closures & Detours:
**I-85 southbound off-ramp to SR 42/North Druid Hills Road (ends Monday) (Detour Map)
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Motorists traveling on I-85 southbound to SR 42/North Druid Hills Road should continue on I-85 southbound, Lenox Road (Exit 88), and I-85 northbound to access SR 42/North Druid Hills Road.
**I-85 southbound Frontage Road to SR 42/North Druid Hills Road (starts at 3 a.m.) (Detour Map)
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Motorists traveling on I-85 southbound Frontage Road to SR 42/North Druid Hills Road should use I-85 northbound Frontage Road, Clairmont Road, and I-85 southbound to access SR 42/North Druid Hills Road.
SR 42/North Druid Hills Road on-ramp to I-85 southbound (ends Wednesday) (Detour Map)
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
Tuesday, April 29, 8 p.m. to Wednesday, April 30, 6 a.m.
Closures & Detours:
SR 42/North Druid Hills Road to I-85 northbound Frontage Road (Detour Map)
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Motorists traveling on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road to I-85 northbound Frontage Road should use I-85 northbound, Clairmont Road, and I-85 southbound Frontage Road to access I-85 northbound Frontage Road.
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 https://i85-sr42-interchange-0016054-gdot.hub.arcgis.com/
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