Crime & Public Safety

Crash on I-285 North near airport leads to heavy delays

All lanes were blocked due to a crash on I-285 North just past Washington Road early Monday morning.
All lanes were blocked due to a crash on I-285 North just past Washington Road early Monday morning.
By Rosana Hughes
Updated Jan 6, 2025

Traffic is moving again after a crash caused an hours-long closure of I-285 North near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport early Monday morning.

It was first reported around 2:30 a.m. just past Washington Road, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. Lanes reopened around 6 a.m.

Officials have not released any details about the collision or if any injuries were reported.

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