Overturned vehicle shuts down key exit on I-75 SB in Atlanta

Atlanta, GALocal News

An overturned vehicle forced the closure of all lanes on the southbound exit from Interstate 75 to U. S. 41 and West Paces Ferry Road in Atlanta. The Georgia Department of Transportation reported that the incident began at approximately 6:38 p. m.

on Sunday, and as of 7:14 p. m. , the exit ramp remained shut down. Traffic on I-75 Southbound was also affected, with the right lane blocked but expected to reopen by 7:31 p. m.

No information on injuries or the cause of the crash was available at the time. The incident is causing significant delays for commuters and could impact evening traffic patterns. Authorities are assessing the situation but have not provided a timeline for when the crash will be cleared. The Georgia Department of Transportation is monitoring the incident closely as it unfolds. Commuters are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid congestion.

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