GADOT Closes I-985 South Due To Crash in Buford

GADOT Closes I-985 South Due To Crash in Buford

BUFORD, GA – Georgia Department of Transportation shut down the left lane on I-985 South at Friendship Road due to a Friday afternoon collision. 

GDOT crews issued a travel advisory alert and told drivers in the area to consider Highway 13 as they work to clear the area, according to WSB Traffic. 

TRAVEL ADVISORY in Hall Co: crash downs the left lane on I-985/sb near Friendship Road (exit 8), delays nearby. Consider Hwy 13. #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/rgWRSxSMo7

— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) May 9, 2025

At least one patrol cruiser and a vehicle, which seems to be a tow truck, are at the scene. 

Authorities have not specified the number of people and vehicles involved or said if anyone was injured. 

New details will be added after our team learns more. 

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