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TRAFFIC UPDATE | Backups easing after crashes on I-285, I-85 in DeKalb
A big rig caught fire at Buford Highway around 5 a.m.
A crash on I-285 West at Buford Highway blocked the ramp from I-85 South onto the westbound Perimeter on Thursday, April 24, 2025. (Courtesy of Georgia Department of Transportation)
Updated April 24, 2025
Traffic snarls have started to ease after multiple crashes caused nightmares at Spaghetti Junction in DeKalb County during Thursday morning’s commute.
A big rig caught fire on I-285 West at Buford Highway around 5 a.m., according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center. The crash also affected the I-85 South ramp to I-285 West until it was finally cleared around 9 a.m.
Another wreck caused jams on I-85 South at Pleasantdale Road. Some lanes were closed for a period, but the crash was cleared as of 7 a.m.
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