ICYMI: I-85 In Atlanta Burns, Collapses, State Of Emergency Declared
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Ernie S. (AKA Old Salty D's Comment
7 years, 9 months ago
Since the damaged bridge is inside the beltway, we as truck drivers are not directly affected. We may see more traffic because of this on the beltway, but again, WE ARE NOT DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY THIS CLOSURE.
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MASSIVE Fire on I-85 Near Atlanta (Bridge Collapses)
A massive blaze underneath Interstate-85 in Atlanta, Georgia, has engulfed and destroyed a portion of the highway and left cars stuck both north and southbound. I-85 northbound collapsed at Piedmont Road after less than an hour of the flames being reported.
A portion of I-85 in Atlanta, inside the 285 beltway close to Midtown, caught fire and collapsed Thursday during rush hour. There were no reported injuries.
While most through traffic will not necessarily be affected, an estimated 250,000 vehicles travel through that area per day. If you happen to be one of them, even occasionally, be prepared to find an alternate route for the foreseeable future, until this is fixed.
The area in red is the 85 where it meets the GA400.
The collapse took place between I-75 and Georgia Hwy. 400 and all lanes of I-85 North and South are closed for a three-mile stretch from the downtown connector to Hwy. 400. Traffic on Hwy. 400 is currently being diverted onto exit 1/Sidney Marcus Rd./I-85 North, while traffic on I-85 South is being diverted onto exit 86 Georgia Highway 400 North.
Outside Links:
Atlanta Interstate 85 update: Fire causes I-85 bridge to collapse
How the I-85 closure will affect your commute
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