TRAFFIC UPDATE: Lanes reopen after ‘large pothole’ closed I-75 North in Clayton
Traffic is slowly recovering after a large hole opened on I-75 North and blocked lanes in Clayton County early Wednesday morning.
The situation started around 2:30 a.m., according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The agency said the “large pothole” is on the interstate’s bridge over Meadowbrook Lane. The area is just past Exit 231 to Mount Zion Road in Morrow.
Over time, traffic volume caused wear and tear at the site, GDOT spokesperson Natalie Dale told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
“Much like a pothole in a travel lane this type of degradation is the result of general road use,” Dale said.
The bridge was repaired enough for some interstate lanes to reopen around 7:40 a.m. Dale said bridge inspectors and maintenance staff will continue assessing the damage throughout the day and decide what additional work is needed.
Under the bridge on Meadowbrook Lane, which remains blocked in both directions, a pile of debris and rubble was visible underneath the overpass just before 7 a.m. The site is near a Costco warehouse club.
Heavy delays remain along the interstate and its alternate routes, so plan your morning commute accordingly.
Commuters may use I-675 or Ga. 42/U.S. 23 or U.S. 19/U.S. 41, according to the Traffic Center.
— This is a developing story. Please return for updates.
