Non-essential DeKalb County government personnel are not required to report to work Friday, March 31: Part of I-85 in DeKalb Closed Due to Road Collapse

Part of I-85 in DeKalb Closed Due to Road Collapse

DECATUR, Ga.— Non-essential DeKalb County government personnel are not required to report to work Friday, March 31, due to the collapse of a section of I-85.

The collapse occurred after a major fire between I-75 and GA 400.

In DeKalb, traffic on I-85 South is being diverted onto Exit 93/Shallowford Road. Lanes are expected to remain closed indefinitely, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).

Traffic on surface streets in DeKalb is expected to be unusually heavy tomorrow. DeKalb officials are working with GDOT on detour routes.

All classes in the DeKalb County School District will be closed Friday, with 12-month employees reporting to work.

Workers who are able to telework are asked to do and all residents are urged to stay off the roads as much as possible.

Featured Event

path trail — DeKalb Trails/Greenway Master Plan Open House

October 4, 2023 - October 4, 2023

Mason Mill Recreation Center

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host public meetings to discuss the DeKalb Trails and Greenway Master plan.

The community is invited to attend and provide input on the results of the master plan.

For more information, contact Paige Singer, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs division manager, at (404) 687-3733 or pksinger@dekalbcountyga.gov.

Non-essential DeKalb County government personnel are not required to report to work Friday, March 31: Part of I-85 in DeKalb Closed Due to Road Collapse

Featured Event

DeKalb Trails/Greenway Master Plan Open House