A major artery in Cobb County is back open after a tractor-trailer tipped over and spilled its contents next to the interstate, officials said.
The big rig turned over on I-285 NB/EB at the exit ramp to I-75, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The truck appeared to have spilled trash and debris on and near the road, according to NewsChopper 2. Cleanup has since moved to the right shoulder of the road.
No injuries were reported. Some delays remained Monday afternoon.
**UPDATE** Big rig crash cleanup now on right shoulder. All lanes of ramp are open. Delays remain. https://t.co/YULjFukFkK #ATLtraffic https://t.co/xHWSTGUiC0
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) January 6, 2020
TRAVEL ADVISORY Cobb Co.: Overturned big rig..I-285/eb (Inner loop) ramp to I-75/nb (Exit 20), the @wsbradio Jam Cam shows a right lane blocked. This is jamming I-285/nb/eb. Use I-75/nb as alternate. @wsbtv #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/XRXk93beve
— Mike Shields WSB (@MikeShieldsWSB) January 6, 2020
Troopers, a HERO unit and large wreckers responded to the scene to clean up the wreckage, GSP said.
All but one lane was blocked while authorities investigated the wreck, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The big rig was moved to the right shoulder and all lanes reopened about 1 p.m.
This report was written by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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