I-285 Lanes to Close Nov. 13-16 for Repairs
Georgia Department of Transportation will close lanes and ramps on seven miles of I-285 for a $155 million concrete slab reconstruction project.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Home Renovation
Two right lanes on I-285 in each direction and several ramps between Exits 12 and 16 will be closed from 9 p.m. Nov. 13 to 5 a.m. Nov. 16, 2026, weather permitting. Approaching traffic will be detoured via I-75, the I-75/I-85 Connector and I-20.
Why it matters
The closures are part of ongoing concrete slab repairs along the westside of the I-285 corridor, which affect commuters traveling through Atlanta's Perimeter. Drivers in the Atlanta area should plan alternate routes for the weekend.
The schedule covers a seven-mile section of I-285 at a total cost of $155 million, with two right lanes closed in each direction between Exits 12 and 16. Closures are weather-permitting, and the source does not say whether a backup date is set.
The players
Georgia Department of Transportation
The state agency responsible for planning, building and maintaining Georgia's highway system, including the I-285 corridor.
The details
Two right lanes on I-285 southbound are closed between SR 280/South Cobb Drive and SR 8/DL Hollowell Parkway, and the southbound ramp to SR 8 is shut. Northbound, two right lanes are closed between South Atlanta Road and SR 280/South Cobb Drive, with the South Atlanta Road entrance ramp also closed.
Timeline
Nov. 13, 2026, 9 p.m.: Lane and ramp closures begin on I-285.
Nov. 16, 2026, 5 a.m.: Lane and ramp closures end on I-285.
2029: Project scheduled for completion.
Home Improvement Context
The I-285 westside project is one of two Georgia DOT efforts to repair or replace concrete slabs along the corridor. The current work continues the reconstruction program that is scheduled for completion in 2029.
Drivers on I-285 between Exits 12 and 16 should expect slower traffic and plan detours via I-75, the I-75/I-85 Connector or I-20 during the closure window. Commuters on the affected stretch should allow extra time from 9 p.m. Nov. 13 through 5 a.m. Nov. 16.
The takeaway
Plan ahead for the weekend of November 13 by using the detour routes via I-75, the I-75/I-85 Connector and I-20. Check the project website for schedule updates if weather changes the closure dates.
What happens next
Lane and ramp closures on I-285 are scheduled to end at 5 a.m. Nov. 16, 2026, and the full project is scheduled for completion in 2029.
Further reading
For more on home projects and repairs, explore Home Renovation coverage.
More information
Find project details on the I-285 reconstruction project information website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MDJOnline.
