TRAFFIC UPDATE: I-75 South reopens after truck overturns in Clayton

I-75 has reopened after a truck overturned and temporarily blocked all southbound lanes in Clayton County on Tuesday afternoon, police said.

***Traffic Alert*** I75S @ Jonesboro Rd. The roadway is back open. Please resume normal travels.
— Clayton County PD (@ClaytonCountyPD) September 22, 2020

Authorities closed the interstate just after 1:50 p.m. and started diverting traffic onto Upper Riverdale Road, according to a tweet from the Clayton County Police Department.

***Traffic Alert*** Overturned vehicle on I-75 South before Jonesboro Rd. All lanes on I-75 South have been shut down. Traffic is being diverted onto Upper Riverdale Rd. No visible injuries at this time. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/ClC019JVO4
— Clayton County PD (@ClaytonCountyPD) September 22, 2020

While I-75 South reopened about 2:30 p.m., heavy delays remain. The WSB 24-hour Traffic Center suggests drivers use Old Dixie Road, Ga. 54 or I-675 as alternate routes.

**UPDATE** GRIDLOCK ALERT Clayton Co.: Overturned truck crash cleanup...I-75/sb s of Tara Blvd (Exit 235), all lanes now back open. Delays remain. Use Hwy 19/41, Hwy 54, or I-675/sb as alternates. https://t.co/2hvjWkI3bV #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/OHwgHVnctZ
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) September 22, 2020

Police said there are no visible injuries as a result of the crash.

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