Atlanta, GA, August 12, 2026 —

All lanes of Interstate 285 on Atlanta’s westside will be closed in both directions this weekend as crews undertake concrete slab repair and replacement. The closures are scheduled to begin Friday evening and will last through Monday morning. The affected section of I-285 spans between Cascade Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

This weekend’s closures are part of a broader construction initiative aimed at improving the interstate’s infrastructure. The overall project is anticipated to continue until the year 2028. Motorists are advised to expect significant delays and to seek alternate routes during the closure period.

The specific work involves repairing and replacing concrete slabs, a critical component of the roadway’s structural integrity. While the exact timeline for all phases of the larger project is set to extend for several more years, this weekend’s work focuses on a specific segment of the highway.

Further details regarding detours and potential impacts on local traffic will be provided by transportation authorities. Commuters who regularly use this stretch of I-285 should plan for alternative travel arrangements to avoid disruption.



Story summarized from the original created by Atlanta First News staff on www.atlantanewsfirst.com, see more information here.

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