The Georgia Department of Transportation hopes to have two to three lanes open on I-20 westbound by 5 p.m. today, with the entire highway reopened as soon as noon Tuesday.

GDOT spokeswoman Natalie Dale said the agency is using ground-penetrating radar to ensure the ground other the other lanes is stable before reopening them.

Dale did not disclose the specific cause for the highway’s crumbling, but said it was related to utility work.

Laura Creekmur, a spokeswoman for Atlanta Gas Light, confirmed a contractor for the company was doing work filling an old line at the site. She also declined to give a specific cause, but said there was no gas explosion or leak and said the company is investigating.

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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