A Georgia Department of Transportation project will close the Georgia 400 southbound Abernathy exit (Exit 5) in Sandy Springs this weekend as part of a 4.6 billion express lane project on Georgia 400.

I-285 lane closures are expected to end by Monday at 5 a.m., while the Georgia 400 exit changes are a longer-term component of the express lane project.

Drivers in Sandy Springs are expressing frustration over recurring weekend construction and ongoing congestion, with residents noting frequent traffic disruptions.

Local reactions reflect the broader impact of major infrastructure work on metropolitan Atlanta’s traffic patterns.

Two temporary exits will replace the Abernathy exit to maintain access to Abernathy Road and Hammond Drive, which could shift local traffic and congestion.

Officials say the closures are part of a broader effort to improve traffic flow through express lanes and capacity enhancements.

GDOT will also close two lanes in each direction on I-285 between Cascade Road and Lankford Parkway from Friday to Monday morning, affecting weekend drivers.

GDOT aims to complete the Georgia 400 express lane project over five years.