ATLANTA – Plans for expressways along a significant stretch of Interstate 285 are moving forward, and officials want to hear from the public.

The first of three community meetings is scheduled for Wednesday evening to gather input on preliminary plans for the I-285 Express Lanes project.

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is conducting a study to examine the potential for expanding transit access using the proposed expressways. The proposed lanes would run along the northern portion of I-285 and connect the HE Holmes and Indian Creek MARTA stations.

Tonight’s meeting will be held at the Smyrna Community Center starting at 5:30 p.m. Two more meetings are planned for tomorrow in Atlanta and Clarkston.

Wednesday December 4th

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m

Smyrna Community Center

1250 Powder Springs St., Smyrna, Georgia 30080

Accessible via CobbLinc Route 25

Thursday, December 5th

11 a.m. – 1 p.m

Hampton Inn Perimeter Center

769 Hammond Dr. NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30328

Accessible via MARTA Red Line, Route 150 and Xpress Route 401

Thursday, December 5th

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m

Clarkston Community Center

3701 College Ave., Clarkston, Georgia 30021

Accessible via MARTA routes 120, 125

Officials hope the public’s feedback will help shape the future of public access and transportation solutions in the area.