Commuters in Dunwoody experienced early morning disruptions yesterday when a semi-truck caught fire on Interstate 285, closing all westbound lanes. The incident occurred shortly after 4:30 a.m. between Ashford Dunwoody Road and Roswell Road. Emergency crews quickly extinguished the fire, and the vehicle was moved to the roadside, allowing the interstate to reopen around 6:10 a.m., according to FOX 5 Atlanta.
The disruption caused significant traffic delays as motorists were advised to seek alternative routes, including Interstate 85 inside the perimeter. By the time the lanes reopened around 6:15 a.m., as reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, traffic had already backed up to Peachtree Boulevard. Details of the crash's cause or potential injuries had not been shared by officials as of their last statements.
While the interstate was closed, the Georgia Department of Transportation monitored the situation and provided updates to help drivers navigate the disruption. The issue was resolved quickly, minimizing extended delays for morning commuters.
The reopening of I-285 relieved drivers who had been diverted onto congested secondary routes. Both news sources did not report any injuries from the crash, leaving concerns about those involved. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances that caused the tractor-trailer fire.
