Atlanta, Georgia – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) reported a temporary shutdown of GA-400 southbound Friday morning due to a vehicle fire near Lenox Road/Buckhead Loop (Exit 2). The closure began around 8:00 a.m., as emergency responders quickly managed the situation.
By 8:30 a.m., all lanes were reopened after the fire was successfully extinguished. GDOT officials confirmed the vehicle fire occurred on the right shoulder, prompting a temporary halt in traffic.
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Traffic Updates and Alternate Routes
11Alive traffic reporter Doug Turnbull arrived on the scene, confirming the fire had been fully controlled and emergency crews had cleared the area. For drivers affected by backups, 11Alive’s Rachel Cox-Rosen recommended alternative routes, including Roswell Road or Peachtree Dunwoody Road, before re-entering GA-400 southbound at Lenox/Peachtree Exit south of the incident.
GDOT continues to monitor traffic conditions and urges drivers to stay alert for updates.