All I-75/85 NB lanes closed at North Ave due to police activity
Law enforcement officers and emergency responders block all northbound lanes of the Interstate 75/85 Downtown Connector at North Avenue NW, triggering massive traffic gridlock through Midtown and Downtown Atlanta on November 6, 2026 (Credit: Georgia
ATLANTA - All northbound lanes of Interstate 75/85 are shut down at North Avenue due to police activity Friday night, triggering major traffic delays through Atlanta.
What we know:
The closure began around 9:37 p.m. on the northbound Downtown Connector at North Avenue.
Law enforcement and emergency responders have blocked all northbound travel lanes to handle the incident.
The Georgia Department of Transportation estimates delays will continue until approximately 11:37 p.m., though reopening times can change as the situation develops.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released specific details regarding the nature of the police activity.
Officials have not reported any vehicle crashes or injuries associated with the shutdown.
What you can do:
Drivers traveling through the area are urged to avoid the Downtown Connector and seek alternate northbound routes.
The Source: Information in this story was gathered from the Georgia Department of Transportation.