Wreck on I-75 South in Cobb leads to traffic delays

A multivehicle wreck in Cobb County temporarily closed all southbound lanes of I-75 at Chastain Road on Tuesday, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center.

Around 1:30 p.m., one right lane reopened, but heavy delays were still being reported. Shortly before 3 p.m., all lanes were open again.

Drivers were advised to avoid the area if possible and use Cobb Parkway or I-575 as alternate routes through the Kennesaw area.

No details about the cause of the crash were available.

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