DOT Crews Clear I-285 Outer Loop Collision in Atlanta 

DOT Crews Clear I-285 Outer Loop Collision in Atlanta 

ATLANTA, GA – Local DOT crews cleared the scene of a solo crash on I-285 South on the Outer Loop after 4 p.m., Triple Team Traffic said. 

Fulton Co: Crash on I-285/sb (Outer Loop) at I-85 blocks the right lane causing delays back to Hwy 166. #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/tbyZocCH9X

— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) February 7, 2025

The collision happened after 3:45 p.m. Crews shut down the right lane to accommodate the scene clearance process and left the left lane open to allow for the flow of traffic. The closure resulted in traffic delays starting at Highway 166. 

One person was seen sitting on the ground in front of DOT vehicles and the affected car. It’s unclear if this individual was injured. New details will be added as our news team learns more. 

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