Atlanta bypass

Gosh -- I think you got lucky.....

-- L

 

Just to clarify: I've previously been inside Atlanta's I-285 bypass in a big rig -- but it's LOCAL DELIVERIES ONLY.

-- L

 

Yes, I-285 is mandatory for semi-trucks not making delivery inside of I-285.
I found the best way to cope with multiple lanes on I-75 coming into the Atlanta area was to count my lane number from the median/barrier wall between north/south traffic. Going south on I-75 from TN and getting on I-285, I knew to be in lane 4 or 5 for I-285 around the west side of Atlanta or lanes 5 and 6 for going around the east side of Atlanta. The overhead sign only warn you which lanes to be in about 1/4 miles from the lane split. Just get into the proper lane and stay there until you split. YES, many morons will stay against the center divider/wall and then cross 7 lanes to be in the correct lane, that's what Atlanta driver do.

My 2nd employer had a terminal inside of I-285. I once decided to stop by that terminal so I could drive directly through Atlanta on I-75. WOW. The terminal was is in a neighborhood that made Portland or Baltimore inner-city look like a resort. That was 20 years ago before Atlanta got as bad as it is now.

 

Whoah!!

 

It could get you a lot more than a $150 ticket.
When you bring attention to yourself you could end up with getting a roadside level 3 inspection and that’s where they really teach you a lesson..

Got to really watch the signs everywhere you go. To me it’s one of the top most important things you need to be doing. There’s more than a couple curves going one way or another around Atlanta that’ll ruin your day really quick.

Some sections are marked no trucks in the 2 left lanes also, got to pay attention.

Be safe out there!

 

Make a fake BOL

 

Keep to the right lane stay under 60 if traffic allows….doubt you’ll ever get bothered….ive run straight thru town unless it’s 430-6pm or I have a drop outside the perimeter
Been doin it for many years Relax

 

My first in Atlanta I did the same thing