I have an announcement for y’all! Today is my last day out in the field reporting. I will be taking over for
@katiebfox5
as your new
@SKYFOXTraffic
reporter and
@GoodDayAtlanta
anchor. I’m so thankful and grateful for this opportunity. Katie, we are going to miss you so much. ♥️
Dekalb Co.: Here's a birds eye view of a crash on I-20 WB before Wesley Chapel blocking one far right lane. Delays are heavy before Evans Mill Rd. Use Covington Hwy.
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Fulton Co.: A partial train derailment is happening in the area of Old Chattahoochee Ave and Bowen St. We're told fire crews are on the scene blocking all lanes on Defoor Ave NW between Howell Mill Rd and Collier Rd.
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The President's arrival will have an impact on your drive in the early part of the afternoon. Expect the Downtown Connector to be shut down for both his arrival and his departure. It's best to use the Perimeter during this time. Also, several surface streets will be closed.
HAPPENING TODAY:
@POTUS
and First Lady
@MELANIATRUMP
expected to be in Atlanta to address opioid crisis. The President has declared it a national emergency. Thousands of leaders at today’s summit will discuss national policy and opioid abuse prevention. More on
@GoodDayAtlanta
.
Fulton Co.: Heads up, the new exit ramp opens today from GA-400 NB to I-285 EB/WB. This exit opens one mile sooner than the original exit. Pay attention to advance signage that should help you navigate through this morning.
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Douglas Co.: Here's a bird's eye view of an overturned car crash happening on I-20 WB past Thornton Rd. Delays are heavy. Use Hwy 78 as an alt.
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If you've got friends coming in from out of town for the Super Bowl, make sure they know Georgia is a hands-free state when it comes to cell phones and driving.
Midtown Atlanta: Crews are still working to repair a water main break on W Peachtree St NW NB between 10th and 12th St. Avoid, try Peachtree St, Piedmont Ave, or Northside Dr as an alt.
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Gwinnett Co.: Here's a bird's eye view of a multi-vehicle crash on I-85 SB at Jimmy Carter Blvd. 4 left lanes are blocked. Avoid and use Buford Hwy or Satellite Blvd.
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Today marks the 1-year anniversary of the I-85 Bridge Collapse - an event that affected the lives of many Metro Atlanta area residents. It was supposed to take 3 months to repair, but thanks to the hard work of many, the road was back up & running before the end of May.
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Spaghetti Junction: I-285 EB still shut down at I-85 due to a police investigation after a motorist jumper off overpass. Traffic routed off onto Exit 33 ramp to I-85. You can use that to stay on I-285 EB/SB but delays are heavy from Buford Hwy.
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Prepare accordingly!
@GADeptofTrans
gave predictions on when you can expect heaviest congestion on the roads during your holiday travels. For some relief, GDOT will suspend road closures starting this Wednesday until Sunday night! Drive safe out there!
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A huge shout out/thank you to my amazing
@SKYFOXTraffic
producer, Chris Culwell. I could not do these crazy mornings without him. He’s a twitter machine and is the reason we can pass along all this valuable traffic information each day! 👊
#ThanksChris
@BeardedTVGuy
#BREAKING
: Crash along I-85 SB near the Lenox/Cheshire Bridge roads exits in Atlanta has traffic backed up for miles. Most lanes are blocked at this hour. WATCH LIVE:
Dekalb Co.: Heavy delays are happening due to a crash on I-20 WB before Wesley Chapel Rd. One right lane blocked. Use Covington Hwy as an alt.
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Gwinnett Co,: TT crash continues to shut down all lanes on I-85 SB at Beaver Ruin Rd. Delays are jammed back to Sugarloaf Pkwy. Use Buford Hwy or Satellite Blvd.
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Atlanta: Serious injury crash blocks several left lanes on I-85 NB at Buford Spring Connector. SB HOV lane also blocked. Delays heavy from Midtown. You can try Buford Hwy as an alt.
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Dunwoody: Take a closer look at the damage from a crash and TT fire investigation on I-285 between GA-400 and Ashford Dunwoody Rd. All lanes are shutdown in both directions. Delays are jammed back before I-85 & I-75. Use I-85/ITP, I-75 to I-85, PIB, or Roswell Rd as alt
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Fulton Co.: Heads up, train involved crash investigation shuts down all lanes on Lenox Rd between Morningside Pl and Ogilvie Dr. Avoid and use alt route.
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Austell: Overturned semi crash shuts down all lanes in both directions on the East West Connector between Hicks rd and Concord Rd. Avoid and use Hwy 78.
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Here’s a quick look, from when the fire was going, of a semitruck on I85SB near MM144, about 3 miles south of SR98.
Jackson County says the driver got out okay, & nobody was injured. Also, the tow truck is there and this should be cleared up shortly. (courtesy Kristy Piscoya)
COBB CO FLOODING: Overnight storm leaves flooding damage in its wake. Delk Rd is still closed just E of I-75 with car stuck in the standing water.
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@FOX5Atlanta
CLAYTON COUNTY:
Here's a ground-level look at that MARTA bus crash on GA-85 NB between Bethsaida Rd/Lamar Hutcheson Pky & Valley Hill Road Southeast.
There are injuries and all lanes are shut-down here.
Use an alt route.
Bartow Co.: Overturned car crash impacts both directions on I-75 near GA-140. Northbound lanes are closed. SB has 2 left lanes blocked. Avoid and use Hwy 41 as an alt.
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Expect heavy congestion in downtown ATL through Cobb Co. for the
@Braves
parade today beginning at noon. Parade starts at Marietta St NW and jumps on Cobb Pkwy to resume 2nd phase of the parade. Here’s a list of expected road closures in that area beginning at 10am.
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#SKYFOXTrafficAlert
Cobb Co.: I-575 NB still shut down at Barrett Pkwy after GSP patrol car had to crash into vehicle moving with unconscious driver. Use Canton Rd as alternate to I-575. Delays on I-75 NB too. Use Hwy 41 as alternate there.
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Please say hello to our temporary traffic reporter, Orelon Sidney. She’ll be with us while Natalie is on leave. Plan your morning commute with us everyday from 4:30am to 9am on
@GoodDayAtlanta
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Cobb Co.: Crash investigation continues to shut down all lanes on I-75 SB past Canton Rd. Avoid and use the express lanes or Hwy 41 as an alt.
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#TRAFFIC
ALERT
All lanes are blocked as authorities investigate a major accident on I-75/85NB at University Avenue in Atlanta. Keep it tuned to
@FOX5Atlanta
for updates on this.
An upside-down day! We start with gusty rain/storms and warm temperatures and end drier and much cooler. Here's the good news: we'll get several dry days in a row after this!
@GoodDayAtlanta
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Midtown Atlanta: All lanes are now blocked for a crash on I-85 SB before I-75. Delays are backing up to GA-400. Avoid this and use Buford Hwy as an alt.
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Fairburn: Here's a look at vehicle fire clean up that's causing delays on I-85 NB at Senoia Rd. All lanes are back open but expect onlooker delays.
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From far north Georgia into the northwest metro area is where most temperatures have dipped below freezing this morning. Pay particular attention to elevated areas like bridges and overpasses. They could be icy!
@GoodDayAtlanta
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Rockdale Co.: Use caution if you have to be out on the roads, the plume of chemical smoke from the Bio-Lab fire continues to move in the air and could cause low visibility on I-20 between Hwy 138 and Sigman Rd. Be safe out there!
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Heads up out there...freezing temperatures are causing reports of icy roads..look out in these areas:
Dekalb Co.: Candler Rd (GA-155) Both NB/SB at Glenwood Rd
Cobb Co.: I-575 SB at Ernest W Barrett Pky/Exit 1
Fulton Co.: GA-20 at James Burgess Rd
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Hall Co.: Heads up, overturned logging truck blocks all lanes on Athens Hwy SB at Barrett Rd. Police are on the scene directing traffic. Expect extra delays.
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Cobb Co.: Multi-vehicle crash shuts down several lanes on I-75 SB past N Marietta Pkwy. Now only one right lane is open. Delays are backed before Chastain Rd. Use Hwy 41 as an alt.
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Georgia DOT workers in roadway work zones are moms, dads, sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, friends. Watch for them, so they can go home safely at the end of the day.
#WorkZoneLife
#NWZAW
#Orange4Safety
We urge people to stay off the roads this morning as crews work to clear roads of debris & downed power lines.
If you must travel, (1) plan your route & allow adequate time; (2) drive w/ caution; & (3) follow traffic signal rules if you find one that's experienced loss of power.
Buckhead: Heads up, heavy police activity in multiple areas. Avoid Cheshire Bridge Rd between I-85 & Buford Hwy. Also, Lindbergh Dr. is closed between Piedmont Rd and Adina Dr. You can use N Druid Hills Rd or Sidney Marcus Blvd as alts.
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Northwest Atlanta: Deadly investigation continues to shut down all lanes on Bolton Rd between Peyton Rd and Tribble Dr. Avoid this area. Try Hollowell Pkwy as an alt.
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Hey Atlanta, if you too are laboring today, keep up with us this morning on
@GoodDayAtlanta
.
@NatalieFFOX5
has you covered for all your holiday traffic updates!
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Northeast Atlanta: Heads up, we're tracking a possible High-Rise fire at the 2000 block at Cheshire Bridge RD NE. Several fire crews and police are on the scene. Avoid this area if possible.
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Sandy Springs: Check out the new Diverging Diamond Interchange on Abernathy Rd at GA-400. Stay alert and drive with care out there! Advance signage will help you navigate the new roadway.
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MASSIVE TRAFFIC BACK-UP:
On the East side, with all lanes blocked at the scene of a shooting investigation, at I-285NB at Church Street.
You'll need to find another way for now-this is some of the traffic nearby.
We'll have more info on
@GoodDayAtlanta
starting at 4:30am
Join us
From
@skyfoxtraffic
family, We're sending prayers to the families of Chip Tayag and Jason Myers. Tonight, all
#TTWN
choppers and pilots are on ground in mourning. We will miss you dear friends..
#fox5atl
The level of sadness learning this news…Chip always had a smile on his face and Jason was by far the NICEST person I have ever met. He moved back to Charlotte to be “home”. He had the biggest heart. 🥹
My prayers go out to both their families…
@WBTV_News