I-285 Reopening in Atlanta Delayed by Three Hours
The reopening of Interstate 285 in Atlanta, originally scheduled for 5 a.m. Monday, has been delayed by three hours. The closure affects both northbound and southbound lanes between Cascade Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Atlanta, GA, August 17, 2026 —
The planned reopening of Interstate 285 in Atlanta has been postponed, impacting both northbound and southbound traffic. The highway was originally slated to reopen at 5 a.m. Monday, but this schedule has been pushed back by three hours.
The closure is in effect for the sections of I-285 located between Cascade Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. This delay is expected to affect commuters and travelers utilizing these routes.
The specific reasons for the three-hour delay were not immediately provided. Further information regarding the updated reopening time and any potential ongoing traffic impacts is anticipated.
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