ATLANTA — Atlanta morning commuters are in for some delays Thursday morning following overnight storms that swept across much of Georgia. From flooded roads to an early morning accident, the challenges being faced by today's drivers are mounting.
8:15 a.m. | That situation on I-20 West out of Covington looks like it could last a long while.
7:50 a.m. | Delays on I-285 South near Chamblee Tucker Road after lanes were closed to clear an issue.
7:40 a.m. | Problem spot on I-20 West coming out of Covington:
7:30 a.m. | Problem spot causing backup on I-75 North at the Chattahoochee.
7:20 a.m. | Bad situation on I-285 North at Memorial Drive, where the work to clear a wreck has slowed things down all the way back to I-20.
7:15 a.m. | Watch out for flooding on the interstates after all this rain overnight. 11Alive Traffic Tracker Crash Clark is receiving reports of multiple areas where flooding has occurred on major highways.
7:00 a.m. | There's now an issue on I-75 South up in the Marietta area. Lanes are blocked at Hwy. 120, with 11Alive Traffic Tracker Crash Clark recommending Hwy. 41/Cobb Parkway as your alternate.
6:06 a.m. | A wreck is blocking the two right lanes on I-20 EB near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
6:04 a.m. | All lanes are now open on I-75 NB just before North Highway 120 loop in Marietta.
5:37 a.m. | A box truck is off-road on I-85 NB near Highway 138. Highway 29 is an alternate through Fairburn.
5:36 a.m. | The accident on I-75 SB at Williams Street has been upgraded to a Major Red Alert. After an investigation, Atlanta police confirmed that the crash ended in at least one fatality.
5:31 a.m. | A wreck is being reported on I-85 SB before Pleasant Hill Road, causing delays from Highway 316.
5:22 a.m. | Just before Marietta's North Highway 120 loop, I-75 has been reduced to one active lane of traffic following an incident. Drivers can use Highway 41 as an alternate.
5:09 a.m. | A wreck is being reported on I-85 NB near Highway 138, leaving only the far-left lane open for drivers. Highway 29 is a suggested alternate route for morning commuters.
4:19 a.m. | An accident unfolded on I-75 NB near the northwest ramp and Williams Street NW early Thursday morning, Atlanta police reported. Commuters are being diverted off at Williams Street. This is a Red Alert gridlock.
