Lanes reopen after fuel spill closed I-20 West to Atlanta’s Downtown Connector

Lanes have reopened after a fuel spill blocked I-20 West in Atlanta just before the Downtown Connector at the top of Friday morning’s commute.

The situation started with a big rig crash just before 4 a.m., according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. Traffic was diverted onto I-75/I-85 as crews cleaned up the spill.

RED ALERT finally lifting! The moment they opened lanes on I-20/wb at I-75/85 after fuel spill clean up. Backed up to Moreland Ave. #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/vXG0WHTzf3
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) May 30, 2025

Lanes reopened around 6:40 a.m.

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