Alpharetta, GA (May 6, 2025) – A crash on I-75/85 South near 10th Street (mile marker 249.6) in Atlanta, which caused significant traffic delays, has now been cleared. The crash occurred around 9:00 a.m., blocking the two right lanes of the southbound side of the interstate.
Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, and by 9:40 a.m., the lanes were cleared, but heavy traffic continued to affect commuters in the area. By 3:35 p.m., 511 Georgia confirmed that all lanes had been reopened, though residual delays persisted throughout the afternoon.
The Georgia State Patrol and local traffic authorities are investigating the cause of the crash. The Georgia Department of Transportation advised drivers to avoid the area or use alternative routes during the morning rush hour, as the accident caused major congestion, backing up traffic into Midtown Atlanta.
For updates and video coverage of the incident, you can view the traffic report provided by 511 Georgia here.
We encourage all drivers to exercise caution and stay informed about the latest traffic conditions.
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