A series of wrecks on the northwest Perimeter early Tuesday doomed the morning commute as all I-285 South lanes were shut down for hours.
The first crash was reported shortly after 4 a.m. at South Atlanta Road. The second, which involved multiple tractor-trailers, happened as outer loop traffic backed up to Paces Ferry Road, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center.
All southbound lanes were shut down between the two wrecks for hours and Cobb County drivers were urged to avoid the area.
Credit: JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM
Credit: JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM
The crash at South Atlanta Road cleared by 6:45 a.m., but lanes did not begin reopening at Paces Ferry Road until 7:30 a.m. Extreme delays remained throughout the morning.
No details about either wreck have been released.
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