Cobb County will operate extra buses on its I-75 route from Midtown Friday following the collapse of a portion of I-85 during rush hour a day earlier.
CobbLinc, Cobb’s transit system, connects to MARTA’s Arts Center station.
“We are thankful that no one was hurt and we are working with Georgia DOT and all parties involved to move traffic as quickly as possible through our main and secondary roads,” said Cobb transportation director Jim Wilgus in a statement.
The statement warned that the “ripple effect” from the bridge collapse and road closures will likely result in heavy traffic and may cause unexpected delays on US41/Cobb Parkway and secondary roads.
Cobb County schools are on spring break, which may alleviate some congestion.
The county said tonight's Braves game at SunTrust Park will go forward as planned, with first pitch at 7:30 p.m.
"Cobb DOT will proceed with its SunTrust traffic management plan and will make adjustment as needed," the statement said.
County officials are encouraging commuters to use CobbCommute.org to navigate.
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