The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced lane closures on Interstate 85 and State Route 42/North Druid Hills Road for construction activities. These closures are set to occur from May 9 through May 18, 2025, weather permitting.
Overnight lane closures will take place at various times and locations. From Friday, May 9 at 8 p.m. until Saturday, May 10 at 11 a.m., several lanes will be closed in both directions on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road between Buford Highway and Briarcliff Road. Additional closures include right/left lanes westbound from Tullie Road to I-85, as well as ramps connecting SR 42/North Druid Hills Road to I-85.
From Monday, May 12 to Saturday, May 17 between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., more closures will affect three right lanes on I-85 northbound and southbound at SR 42/North Druid Hills Road. Pacing operations are scheduled for intersections along SR 42/North Druid Hills Road starting at various times during the evening.
Specific detours have been outlined for motorists affected by these closures. Those traveling eastbound or westbound on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road towards I-85 northbound should use the Frontage Road and Clairmont Road as alternate routes.
Motorists are advised to expect delays and exercise caution while navigating these work zones. Real-time updates on traffic conditions can be accessed by calling “511,” visiting “511ga.org,” or using the Georgia “511” app.
For further details about this project, additional information is available online at GDOT’s dedicated project page.
