ATLANTA/COBB COUNTY — Overnight double lane closures on a major interstate in metro Atlanta are expected to impact drivers in both directions.
The lanes will close on Interstate 285 in both directions between South Cobb Drive at exit 15 and South Atlanta Road at exit 16.
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According to Channel 2’s Mike Shields, double lane closures will also run on I-285 in both directions between Interstate 20 at exit 10 and Langford Parkway at exit 5.
A full closure of I-285 is expected this weekend, as well, between Cascade Road and Langford Parkway from Friday to Monday.
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The Georgia Department of Transportation said the closures are part of its I-285 Westside Rebuild project, impacting parts of Cobb and Fulton counties.
The reconstruction effort consists of three projects to replace pavement along I-285 westside, according to GDOT.
Construction on the projects started in early 2026 and includes replacement of shoulders, concrete median barriers, glare screens and guardrails along the travel corridor.
State officials said the reconstruction is a $370 million investment to enhance the westside corridor of I-285 and improve the safety and mobility for one of Georgia’s most traveled interstates.
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