TRAFFIC UPDATE: I-285 in DeKalb reopens after crash investigation

A major interstate in DeKalb County has reopened after a crash caused authorities to shut it down at lunchtime Thursday.

All northbound lanes of I-285 were closed at U.S. 29, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center. The details of the incident are not clear, but two cars were involved, according to Georgia Department of Transportation cameras.

Crash Investigation has Cleared on I-285/nb (Outer Loop) north of Hwy 29 (exit 38) All lanes are now open. Bumper to bumper delays remain into Tucker #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/9bzP8vtMfG
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) January 21, 2021

Heading into the lunchtime commute, police began telling drivers on I-285 to turn around. All lanes reopened shortly before 12:20 p.m. after the investigation was complete, but heavy delays remained.

— Please return to AJC.com for updates.

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