Georgia Department of Transportation

05/09/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/09/2025 20:06

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 red text.

Closures marked with ** - Only one of these closures will be implemented.

WHEN/WHERE: Traffic Impacts on I-85 and SR 42 from May 9, through May 18, 2025

Overnight Closures:

Friday, May 9, 8 p.m. to Saturday, May 10, 11 a.m.
  • Various lanes on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road eastbound and westbound from Buford Highway to Briarcliff Road
  • Two, right/left lanes on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road westbound from Tullie Road to I-85
  • One, right/left lane on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road on-ramp to I-85 northbound
  • One, right lane on I-85 northbound off-ramp to SR 42/North Druid Hills Road eastbound
  • One, right lane on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road eastbound from I-85 to Old Executive Park Drive
  • Three, right lanes on I-85 northbound at SR 42/North Druid Hills Road
  • Three, right lanes on I-85 southbound at SR 42/North Druid Hills Road
Monday, May 12, to Saturday, May 17, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • Three, right lanes on I-85 northbound at SR 42/North Druid Hills Road (ends Wednesday)
  • Three, right lanes on I-85 southbound at SR 42/North Druid Hills Road (ends Wednesday)
  • Two, right/left lanes on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road westbound from Tullie Road to I-85
  • One, right/left lane on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road on-ramp to I-85 northbound
  • Various lanes on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road eastbound and westbound from Buford Highway to Briarcliff Road
  • Pacing on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road intersection at Children's Driveway and New Executive Park Drive (starts at 9 p.m.)
  • 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.)
  • Pacing on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road intersection at Buford Highway and SR 42/North Druid Hills Road (starts at 9 p.m.)
  • One, right lane on I-85 northbound off-ramp to SR 42/North Druid Hills Road eastbound (starts Tuesday)
Closures & Detours:

SR 42/North Druid Hills Road to I-85 northbound (ends Wednesday)
(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.
SR 42/North Druid Hills Road to I-85 northbound Frontage Road (starts Tuesday) (Detour Map)
  • 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.
Friday, May 16, to Sunday, May 18, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • One, right lane on I-85 northbound at SR 42/North Druid Hills Road (starts at 7 p.m.)
Closures & Detours:

I-85 northbound off-ramp to SR 42/North Druid Hills Road westbound
(Detour Map)
  • Motorists traveling on I-85 northbound to North Druid Hills Road westbound should use SR 42/North Druid Hills Road eastbound (Exit 89 A) to access SR 42/North Druid Hills Road westbound.
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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