Georgia Department of Transportation

05/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/28/2026 10:53

🚧Fulton County🚧 FULL WEEKEND-LONG CLOSURE: I-285 Between MLK Jr. Drive & Cascade Road | June 5-8

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For Immediate Release
Thursday, May 28, 2026
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Detour map for full weekend closure of I-285 NB/SB between MLK Jr. Drive and Cascade Road.
Fulton County...
ROUND 2! FULL WEEKEND-LONG CLOSURE: All I-285 Lanes (NB/SB) Closed Between MLK Jr. Drive and Cascade Road, June 5-8, Metro-Wide Delays Expected
ATLANTA - Weather and onsite conditions permitting, contractor work crews on behalf of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will implement a full closure of all northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 285 (I-285) between State Route (SR) 139/Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive (exit 9) and Cascade Road (exit 7) in Fulton County. While necessary for timely completion of the ongoing construction required to rebuild this segment of I-285, this closure will have significant impacts on travel throughout the metro area.

Weather and on-site conditions permitting, the closure will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, June 5, and remain in place until 5 a.m. Monday, June 8.

No traffic will be permitted through this section of I-285 at any time during the closure.

NOTE: As of May 27, 2026, heavy rain is currently forecasted for this weekend, May 29-June 1. The current projected weather may impact the work planned to prepare for the full closure during June 5-8 and therefore this full closure may be postponed. GDOT will communicate any change to the schedule as soon as possible. No full closures are currently planned from mid-June through mid-July; however, overnight and weekend lane closures may still occur during this time.


MAJOR REGIONAL IMPACT - PLAN AHEAD
This is a full interstate closure on one of metro Atlanta's most heavily traveled corridors. Motorists should expect:
  • Significant, region-wide delays across metro Atlanta
  • Heavy congestion on I-20, I-75/I-85, and SR 166/Langford Parkway
  • Spillover traffic on local roads throughout southwest Atlanta and Fulton County
Anyone traveling anywhere in the metro Atlanta area this weekend should plan ahead.
Drivers are strongly advised to:
  • Allow substantial extra travel time
  • Consider alternate routes or adjust travel times
  • Check traffic conditions before leaving using the 511GA app or other navigation tools or wayfinding apps.

DETOUR INFORMATION
Clearly marked detours will be in place:
  • Southbound I-285 traffic:
    • Diverted to I-20 (Exit 10 A) to I-75/I-85 southbound
  • Northbound and westbound I-285 traffic:
    • Diverted to SR 166/Langford Parkway (Exit 5)
See attached graphic illustrating the recommended detour. Overhead message boards and roadside signage will alert drivers well in advance of the closure.
PROJECT DETAILS
This closure supports the ongoing I-285 Westside reconstruction project, which spans 10 miles from SR 14/South Fulton Parkway in College Park to Collier Road.
Contractor work crews will:
  • Mill and grind existing concrete pavement
  • Prepare for slab repair and replacement
Full closure is required to:
  • Safely accommodate heavy equipment operations
  • Provide adequate workspace for crews
  • Protect motorists

Please note that additional full closures of segments of I-285 are expected to help facilitate faster construction for the duration of these projects.


PLAN BEFORE YOU GO
Motorists should:
  • Avoid the I-285 corridor on the west side of Atlanta
  • Review routes before starting any trip this weekend
  • Use the 511GA app or other wayfinding apps for real-time Georgia-specific updates
  • Expect changing traffic patterns and follow all posted signage

PROJECT OVERVIEW
This $206 million effort is one of two major projects to repair and replace concrete slabs along the I-285 westside corridor. Construction is scheduled for completion in 2028.
SAFETY REMINDER
Drivers are urged to:
  • Slow down in work zones
  • Follow all posted signage
  • Stay alert and avoid distractions
  • Move over when possible
  • Wear seatbelts

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Additional information and project history can be found on the I-285 reconstruction project website.
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