Canton, GA – Drivers in Cherokee County are seeing delays today after a crash blocked a northbound lane on Interstate 75 near Priest Road, according to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office.
According to the agency, the accident was reported Wednesday morning on I-75 Northbound, where one lane remains blocked and traffic is moving slowly through the area. Deputies said congestion is increasing and motorists should avoid the stretch of highway if possible.
The sheriff’s office did not immediately release details on the number of vehicles involved or whether anyone was injured. Crews remain on scene as of late morning, working to clear the affected lane and manage traffic flow. Deputies said drivers traveling toward Bartow County or into the greater Atlanta metro area should expect delays.
I-75 is one of the busiest commuter routes in northern Georgia, and even minor crashes can create significant backups. Traffic maps showed slowdowns forming several miles south of the Priest Road interchange, with speeds dropping below 20 mph in some sections.
Authorities have not provided an estimated time for lanes to fully reopen. Drivers are encouraged to consider alternate routes, including U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway), until the scene is cleared.
Anyone traveling through the area is urged to use caution, follow posted detours and remain alert for stopped or merging traffic.
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