Crime & Safety

'Major Crash' Causes 10-Mile Backup In Bartow Co.: 511GA

Traffic was backed up from Folson Road to near Cassville-White Road.

CARTERSVILLE, GA — Drivers are asked to take alternative routes after a major crash on Interstate 75 north near Folson Road caused a 10-mile backup Friday, according to the state transportation alert system, 511GA.

The crash happened near Exit 305. All lanes have since reopened on I-75. Transportation officials said traffic is backed up to near Exit 296, Cassville-White Road.

Patch is working to learn the details of the crash, which were not immediately available around noon Friday.

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