I-285 South ramp to I-85 reopens near Atlanta airport after overnight crash

The I-285 South ramp to I-85 is back open after crews removed an overhead sign Wednesday morning following an overnight crash.

The collision was reported at midnight, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The scene was at Exit 61 near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

A car hit the signpost, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center. Officials have not released information about what happened or if any injuries were reported.

Credit: Georgia Department of Transportation

Credit: Georgia Department of Transportation

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Crews methodically sawed the signposts on either side of the road until the structure came crashing down shortly before 6:30 a.m. The ramp reopened by 7:40 a.m.

S. Fulton Co.: Car hit the overhead sign last night, crews have taken the sign posts down, I-285/sb ramp to I-85 (exit 61) is closed. Exit before this, off at 166 or onto Camp Creek Pkwy. #ATLTraffic pic.twitter.com/IjatKcwnv2
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) January 14, 2026

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