Macon, GA – Drivers in Macon faced sudden traffic disruptions Wednesday afternoon after a single-vehicle crash shut down a major Interstate 75 access point, prompting officials to urge motorists to avoid the area.
According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are investigating a traffic accident involving a semi commercial vehicle on the Interstate 75 northbound on-ramp at Eisenhower Parkway. The call for assistance came into the Macon-Bibb Emergency 911 Center at 1:13 p.m. Wednesday.
Authorities said the semi-truck was traveling along the I-75 North on-ramp when, while navigating a curve, an oversized load partially slid off the flatbed trailer. The driver immediately stopped the vehicle. No other vehicles were involved, and no injuries were reported, according to officials.
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Division responded to the scene to investigate and manage traffic conditions. As of Wednesday afternoon, the I-75 North on-ramp at Eisenhower Parkway remains blocked while crews work to clear the roadway and ensure it is safe for travel.
Officials are asking drivers to avoid Interstate 75 North and Interstate 16 from Eisenhower Parkway. Travelers heading north are encouraged to use alternate routes, including the Pio Nono Avenue, Rocky Creek Road, and Mercer University Drive on-ramps to access I-75.
Motorists are advised to expect delays in the area and to plan extra travel time during the afternoon commute. The sheriff’s office said an update will be provided once the scene is cleared and the on-ramp has reopened.
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