I-285 to close in both directions for weekend construction in Fulton County – CBS News

I-285 to close in both directions for weekend construction in Fulton County  CBS News

The Georgia Department of Transportation will close all lanes in both directions along a busy stretch of Interstate 285 this weekend for roadwork.The closures in southwest Fulton County are part of GDOT's ongoing I-285 Westside Rebuild project, which includes concrete slab reconstruction and rehabilitation.All northbound lanes will be closed between Cascade Road, Exit 7, and State Route 166/Langford Parkway, Exit 5. All southbound lanes will be closed between Langford Parkway and Cascade Road.The closures begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, and are scheduled to remain in place until 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21.Crews will mill the concrete roadway in preparation for repairing or replacing slabs throughout the area. GDOT said the closures will provide enough room for crews to work safely while operating large equipment.The $206 million project is designed to improve safety and traffic flow along the corridor.

Construction is expected to be completed in 2028.Drivers should plan to use alternate routes and allow additional travel time.MARTA riders should expect delays this weekendMARTA buses and Mobility paratransit services will operate on their regular schedules during the closure, but customers should expect delays and longer waits as additional traffic moves onto surface streets.The following bus routes and services are expected to experience the most significant delays:Route 2 — Ponce de Leon, Donald Lee HollowellRoute 3 — King Memorial Station,