Crash
I-85 in Gwinnett County Shut Down After Crash Damages Barrier Wall
Incident record
September 18, 2026
I-85 at Old Peachtree Road
Gwinnett County, GA
Georgia
—
Injuries reported
Reported
State Patrol: Gainesville
Report body
A crash has closed the southbound lanes of I-85 below Old Peachtree Road in Gwinnett County, according to 11 Alive. The closure follows a collision that left visible damage to a barrier wall along the interstate.
On the northbound side, the two left lanes have been blocked off as crews work near the site, 11 Alive reported. The extent of the closures has disrupted travel in both directions of the corridor.
Details on the vehicles involved, any injuries, or how the crash occurred have not been released. The severity of the incident has been characterized as a property-damage crash, though information remains limited as the investigation continues.
Motorists traveling through the Old Peachtree Road area of I-85 should anticipate delays and possible lane restrictions while crews assess the barrier wall damage and clear the scene. No timeline for reopening the affected lanes has been provided.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash, including any details on injuries, vehicles involved, or the cause of the incident.
Helpful links
Related resources
Recent crashes in Georgia
- Atlanta Road Reopens in Smyrna Following Fatal Crash Investigation
- SUV Plunges Off I-20 Eastbound Onto Windsor Street Ramp, Killing One
- Heavy Police Presence at Highway 29 Crash in Gwinnett County
- Emergency Crews Respond to Crash Scene on I-85 Near I-285 in Atlanta
- Crash Reported at Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Chamblee Tucker Road in Chamblee
- Traffic Incident Under Investigation in Nashville, Davidson County