Lanes re-open after crash blocks traffic on I-285 in DeKalb
4:40 p.m.: All lanes have re-opened.
4:31 p.m.: A tractor-trailer crash closed all but one lane of eastbound traffic on Interstate 285 Wednesday afternoon.
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The accident occurred east of exit 51, near Bouldercrest Road. The vehicle jackknifed, blocking traffic. The far right lane of traffic was the only one open as of 4 p.m.
The lanes are expected to re-open by 5 p.m., according to GDOT.
#GRIDLOCKALERT DeKalb Co: Jackknifed Tractor Trailer...I-285/eb (Outer Loop) at Bouldercrest Rd (Exit 51). Only 1 right lane open. BIG jam both east & westbound. Use I-20 as an alternate. #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/nFdu4W16Lt
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) March 28, 2018
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