Bouldercrest Road Bridge Over I-285 to Close for Major Rebuild

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will close the Bouldercrest Road bridge over Interstate 285 in DeKalb County starting at 9 p.m. this Thursday for a multi-day construction project.

This closure is part of a $95 million effort to rebuild the interchange and improve traffic flow.

Drivers will need to use detours until the bridge reopens at 5 a.m. CBS News Atlanta reported on the closure of the Bouldercrest Road bridge over I-285. The project involves raising the road leading to the bridge by 4 feet to align with a new span, a necessary step to bring the infrastructure up to its new elevation.

According to WSB-TV, the project includes replacing the existing bridge and constructing five additional bridges, alongside new collector-distributor lanes between Bouldercrest Road and I-675. GDOT said the project aims to reduce the high number of crashes, accommodate more truck traffic, and improve traffic flow through the interchange and the surrounding area.

The closure of the bridge forces a temporary shift in local traffic patterns for those crossing the interstate. GDOT has provided specific routes for commuters:

Northbound on Bouldercrest Road: Drivers should take I-285 east to Flat Shoals Road (Exit 48), turn left to access I-285 west, then take Exit 51 and turn right to return to northbound Bouldercrest Road.
Southbound on Bouldercrest Road: Drivers should use the entrance ramp to I-285 west to reach Moreland Avenue (Exit 52), turn left onto Moreland Avenue, continue south to Cedar Grove Road, and turn left to return to Bouldercrest Road.

Once the bridge reopens on Tuesday morning, traffic will officially shift onto the new structure. This transition will grant drivers access to the new I-285 eastbound and westbound ramps.

GDOT encourages drivers to monitor the situation through 511ga.org or by calling 511 for the latest updates as the construction progresses.

Bouldercrest Road Bridge Over I-285 to Close for Major Rebuild — Photo: wsbtv.com

The project is part of an effort to address capacity constraints in the area. The Georgia Department of Transportation is rebuilding the Bouldercrest Road interchange to improve traffic flow, handle more truck traffic and reduce crashes. The shift onto the new bridge on November 17 marks a milestone in that ongoing effort.