GDOT Blocks I-85 South in Atlanta Due to Vehicle Accident

GDOT Blocks I-85 South in Atlanta Due to Vehicle Accident

ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Department of Transportation crews blocked the far right lane on I-85 South leading to GA-400 (Exit 86) due to a motor vehicle accident. 

Two ambulances are currently at the accident scene and rendering aid to those involved, according to GDOT’s traffic camera footage posted by WSB Traffic. The number of vehicles involved is unknown. 

Fulton Co.: I-85/sb exit to GA-400/nb (Exit 86). Crash; right lane blocked. #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/7ruulsqx8C

— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) May 8, 2025

Law enforcement, who are currently responding to the accident scene, have not been able to confirm the exact cause of the collision or specify the severity of injuries sustained. 

Get real-time traffic updates by visiting the Georgia Department of Transportation’s map here. 

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