Oversized Load Partially Slides Off Semi, Temporarily Closing I-75 North On-Ramp in Macon

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MACON, GEORGIA — The Interstate 75 Northbound on-ramp at Eisenhower Parkway was temporarily shut down Wednesday after an oversized load on a semi-truck’s flatbed partially slid off while the truck was navigating the curve, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Officials later confirmed the ramp reopened.

Photo credit: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office

According to the sheriff’s office, the call came into the Macon-Bibb Emergency 911 Center at 1:13 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Investigators said the semi commercial vehicle was traveling on the I-75 North on-ramp when, while inside the curve, the oversized load partially shifted and slid off the flatbed. Deputies said the driver immediately stopped.

Photo credit: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office

Authorities reported no injuries and said no other vehicles were damaged. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Division responded to investigate, and the on-ramp was blocked at Eisenhower Parkway while crews worked to ensure the area was safe.

Photo credit: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office

During the closure, the sheriff’s office urged motorists to avoid I-75 North and I-16 from Eisenhower Parkway, recommending drivers use the Pio Nono Avenue, Rocky Creek Road, and Mercer University Drive on-ramps for northbound travel until the scene was cleared.

Photo credit: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office

In a 3:50 p.m. update, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office said the I-75 Northbound on-ramp at Eisenhower Parkway had reopened.

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