Public meetings announced for I-285 express lanes transit study

I-285 express lanes meeting

Three community meetings are being held to get input on the preliminary plans for the Interstate 285 express lanes project along the northern portion of the interstate.

ATLANTA - Plans for express lanes along a significant stretch of Interstate 285 are moving forward, and officials want to hear from the public.

The first of three community meetings is scheduled for Wednesday night to gather input on preliminary plans for the I-285 Express Lanes Project.

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is conducting a study to explore the potential for expanding transit access using the planned express lanes. The proposed lanes would run along the northern portion of I-285, connecting the H.E. Holmes and Indian Creek MARTA stations.

Tonight’s meeting will be held at the Smyrna Community Center starting at 5:30 p.m. Two additional meetings are planned for tomorrow in Atlanta and Clarkston.

Wednesday, Dec. 4

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Smyrna Community Center

1250 Powder Springs St., Smyrna, Ga. 30080

Accessible via CobbLinc Route 25

Thursday, Dec. 5

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Hampton Inn Perimeter Center

769 Hammond Dr. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30328

Accessible via MARTA Red Line, Route 150, and Xpress Route 401

Thursday, Dec. 5

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.