Boat sinks hopes of quick I-285 commute

There won't be any sailing down I-285 during Tuesday afternoon's commute.

A boat in the interstate has shut down most northbound lanes before Chamblee Tucker Road.

Three of the four lanes are blocked, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation website .

The estimated clearance time is 3:59 p.m., according to the website.

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