All I-75/85 lanes reopen at North Ave after 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 – Traffic is flowing again along the Downtown Connector after earlier police activity shut down Interstate 75/85 at North Avenue for roughly two hours Friday night.
What we know:
The Georgia Department of Transportation confirmed all lanes reopened around 11:35 p.m. after first closing at 9:37 p.m.
Law enforcement and emergency responders blocked the highway near the North Avenue exit.
Traffic cameras show vehicles moving smoothly again, though minor delays linger through Midtown.
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 highway closure.
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.
