Bridge Damage on I-285 Causes Westbound Lane Closures in Sandy Springs

Several lanes on I-285 westbound near Roswell Road in Sandy Springs, Georgia, have been shut down due to damage at the Mt. Vernon Bridge caused by a tractor-trailer collision. Four out of five lanes on Mt. Vernon Hwy near I-285 will also remain closed. Delays are building for a few miles, and authorities have advised drivers to use alternate routes. The Georgia Department of Transportation will conduct an inspection of the bridge before reopening the lanes.