Delays spread to Midtown Atlanta due to I-285 crash with lane closure

Delays spread to Midtown Atlanta due to I-285 crash with lane closure

ATLANTA, GA – A crash is currently blocking a southbound I-85 left lane along Cheshire Bridge Road and Lenox Road, causing some afternoon delays heading into Midtown Atlanta. 

Triple Team Traffic first announced this closure and collision at 4:49 p.m. Crews have not confirmed when the crash scene will clear, said if anyone was injured or sent to a hospital, made mention of any citations or charges, or revealed the events behind Wednesday’s collision. 

Crash blocks the left lane on I-85/sb at Cheshire Bridge Road/Lenox Road (exit 88). It will slow your ride into Midtown. #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/NN39usWKEz

— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) August 28, 2024

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