Early morning crashes cause traffic pileup on I-24 Eastbound

DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — Brace for extra travel time near Interstate 24 in North Georgia.

An early morning crash has caused pileups on I-24 Eastbound at MM 3– this is at the Wildwood exit.

The Dade County Sheriff’s Office says it was caused by an overturned tractor trailer.

At this time, all lanes are closed.

GDOT 511GA reported the crash at 5:22 Tuesday morning.

It’s supposed to end around 8:00.

Crash on I-24 Eastbound causes delays in North Georgia. Screenshot taken from GDOT 511GA at 7:20 a.m.

An additional wreck on I-24 Eastbound at SR 299 is also causing delays.  All lanes are closed as of 7:06 a.m.

This cleanup is projected to end around 10:00 a.m.

Crash on I-24 Eastbound at SR 299. Screenshot of GDOT 511GA map.

Please use extra caution if your travels take you near this area.

Consider alternate routes if possible.