Major Georgia Highway Lane Closures Through Monday

Significant closures on I-285 and I-75/85 in Atlanta to cause potential traffic disruptions.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced multiple lane closures on major highways in the Atlanta area, including I-285 and the Downtown Connector (I-75/85), that will be in effect through Monday morning. The closures are expected to cause significant traffic disruptions for commuters.

Why it matters

These highway closures will impact a large number of drivers in the Atlanta metro area, potentially causing delays and congestion on some of the region's busiest thoroughfares. The closures are part of ongoing construction and maintenance projects, highlighting the challenges transportation officials face in keeping major infrastructure operational.

The details

On I-285, crews have closed two right lanes southbound over Mt. Gilead Rd, and will alternate double right and left lane closures southbound past Martin Luther King Jr Drive. There will also be closures of two right lanes northbound and one left lane southbound from Langford Pkwy to Cascade Rd. On the Downtown Connector (I-75/85), four right lanes will be closed northbound at the Capitol/Memorial Overpass and the Piedmont/Baker exit during overnight hours from 9pm to 5am. During daytime hours, four left lanes will be closed at the Piedmont/Baker exit.

  • The lane closures on I-285 and I-75/85 will be in effect through Monday morning, February 23, 2026.
  • Overnight closures on the Downtown Connector will take place from 9pm to 5am daily through Monday.
  • Daytime closures on the Downtown Connector at the Piedmont/Baker exit will be in place today.

The players

Georgia Department of Transportation

The state agency responsible for maintaining and improving Georgia's transportation infrastructure, including major highways like I-285 and I-75/85.

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The takeaway

These extensive highway lane closures in the Atlanta area highlight the ongoing challenges transportation officials face in balancing infrastructure maintenance and construction with the needs of commuters. Drivers should plan for significant delays and congestion in the coming days as a result of these closures.