I-85 closed for hours near airport after vehicle strikes barrier under bridge
South metro commuters heading toward Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on I-85 North on Tuesday morning were met with a slow-moving backup at the I-285 interchange after a crash closed all lanes for hours.
The wreck was reported shortly before 4 a.m., according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. Traffic began recovering just before 8 a.m. when lanes were reopened.
According to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center, a vehicle hit a barrier under a bridge, which now requires an inspection.
It is not clear if any injuries have been reported, as police have not returned requests for information.
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