Lanes reopening after tractor-trailer crash on I-20 East
Most of I-20’s eastbound lanes are moving again after a tractor-trailer crash caused major delays at the top of Monday’s morning commute into Atlanta.
The collision happened just before 5:30 a.m. at Fulton Industrial Boulevard, or Exit 49, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. Police had blocked off the interstate entrance ramp at that location, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center.
Traffic jams were so bad at one point there were at least 8 miles of backups.
At least one lane is still blocked as of a little after 7 a.m. as crews continue to clean up a substance that spilled during the crash.
Officials have not said what caused the wreck, if any other vehicles are involved, or if any injuries have been reported. It is not clear when lanes could fully reopen.
The Traffic Center still recommends finding alternate routes if you’re traveling into the city.
“If you’re heading out the door at Villa Rica and Douglasville, and this is your commute or you know someone who travels this way, let them know to avoid I-20 eastbound,” WSB traffic reporter Mike Shields said.
U.S. 78, Mableton Parkway and Thornton Road are all good alternates, the Traffic Center suggests.
