New braided exit ramp opens on I-85 at North Druid Hills Road

New braided exit ramp in northeast Atlanta

A big traffic change that supposed to help with congestion in a busy area of northwest Atlanta is open for drivers.

ATLANTA - This Friday, a new braided ramp will open for traffic heading north on Interstate 85 in DeKalb County.

The ramp will take you from the interstate to I-85 Access Road/Frontage Road without having to wait at the North Druid Hills stoplight.

What we know:

Officials say the new ramp will serve as one of the access points to Arthur M. Blank Hospital, allowing people quicker access to the area.

As part of the construction project, all three exit lanes onto North Druid Hills Road will now change into right-turn-only lanes, meaning that through traffic to Frontage Road will not be permitted at the intersection.

The new Interstate 85 exit ramp will open on Friday. (Georgia Department of Transportation)

Dig deeper:

While crews work on the finishing touches, two lanes on the I-85 northbound off-ramp to eastbound North Druid Hills Road will be closed until 6 a.m. on Friday.

There will also be traffic pacing operations happening on the off-ramp.

Motorists should expect delays and prepare for slower speeds while the work is ongoing.