Breaking News: I-75/85 Southbound Lanes Closed Due to Major Crash (2026)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Major Disruption on I-75/85 Southbound

By WSBTV.com News Staff

January 09, 2026, at 4:58 AM EST

A significant traffic disruption has occurred this Friday morning as all lanes of the downtown connector on I-75/85 southbound have been completely closed due to an ongoing investigation into a vehicular accident.

According to Mike Shields from Triple Team Traffic, the incident took place in the southbound lanes of I-75/85 prior to the University Ave. exit and involved multiple vehicles. At this moment, it is uncertain how long the closure will persist, leaving many commuters seeking alternate routes.

For those needing to navigate around the resulting traffic congestion, you can rely on the real-time updates from Triple Team Traffic, which will be broadcasting live on Channel 2 Action News This Morning from 4:30 AM to 9 AM.

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