Traffic disruptions are expected on Interstate 85 and State Route 42/North Druid Hills Road in DeKalb County from June 6 to June 15, 2025. The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced a series of lane closures as part of the ongoing project at this location.
Daytime closures will occur on Saturday, June 7, and Saturday, June 14, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. On these days, one right lane on I-85 northbound Frontage Road will be closed from SR 42/North Druid Hills Road to Cliff Valley Way.
Overnight closures will begin on Friday, June 6, from 8 p.m. to Saturday, June 7, at 6 a.m. These include pacing operations at several intersections along SR 42/North Druid Hills Road starting at 9 p.m., as well as the closure of one right lane on the I-85 northbound off-ramp to SR 42/North Druid Hills Road eastbound until 11 a.m. Additionally, one right lane on I-85 southbound from Clairmont Road to Lenox Road will be closed.
Further overnight closures are scheduled for Sunday, June 8, through Monday, June 9. Various lanes on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road eastbound and westbound between Buford Highway and Briarcliff Road will be affected starting at 9 p.m., along with one right lane closure on I-85 southbound at SR 42/North Druid Hills Road.
From Monday, June 9 through Saturday, June 14, overnight work will continue from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., affecting lanes on both SR 42/North Druid Hills Road and I-85 northbound Frontage Road.
Motorists should expect delays and exercise caution while traveling through these work zones. Detour maps are available for those needing alternative routes during these times. For real-time updates on traffic conditions and work status, travelers can call the Georgia Department of Transportation’s information line or visit their website.
The department advises drivers to reduce speed in construction areas for safety reasons. More detailed project information is accessible online.
