Traffic Backups Expected Due to Sanitation Truck Fire on I-285 South

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All lanes of the perimeter at East Ponce de Leon Avenue and Church Street are closed, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The agency anticipates that lanes will start reopening by 4 p.m. A sanitation truck fire on I-285 South in DeKalb County is causing backups ahead of the evening commute on Tuesday, police reported. The fire is causing significant delays, impacting traffic moving northbound. Police indicated that the fire was reported around 1:30 p.m. and has led to hazardous conditions in the area. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes to avoid congestion. The situation is being monitored, and updates will be provided as they become available.