Crash causing backups on I-285 West in DeKalb

Crashes have caused traffic nightmares at Spaghetti Junction in DeKalb County during Thursday morning’s commute.

A big rig caught fire on I-285 West at Buford Highway around 5 a.m., according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center. The crash has also been affecting the I-85 South ramp to I-285 West.

GRIDLOCK ALERT continues near Spaghetti Junction.
Truck fire clean up on I-85 ramps to I-285/wb where only one lane is getting by, but all lanes of I-285/wb are now open before Buford Hwy. BIG jam starting back on I-285/nb before Hwy. 78. #ATLTraffic pic.twitter.com/Rvk2rNtpyN
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) April 24, 2025

“That has caused bumper-to-bumper conditions,” WSB traffic reporter Mike Shields said.

Another wreck was causing jams on I-85 South at Pleasantdale Road. Some lanes closed for a period, but the crash has been cleared as of 7 a.m.

Commuters should avoid the area. Buford Highway, Peachtree Boulevard or I-85 to Ga. 400 are good alternates.

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