285 shut down
Definition
A major full closure of Interstate 285 (I-285) in Atlanta, Georgia, particularly the westside section between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Cascade Road, implemented by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for reconstruction and maintenance work.
A traffic event causing significant delays and detours in metro Atlanta, often scheduled over weekends to minimize daily commuter impact.
Examples
The 285 shut down turned my quick grocery run into an epic quest rivaling Odysseus' journey home.
With the 285 shut down looming, Atlantans are dusting off their old maps and channeling their inner GPS rebels.
Blame the 285 shut down for why I arrived fashionably late—traffic was my unexpected red carpet.
GDOT's 285 shut down is like hitting pause on the city's heartbeat, giving us all a moment to reflect on life's detours.