UPDATE: The southbound lane between I-75 exits 22 and 29 is currently shut down and will remain so for at least another 30-45 minutes.

Traffic is being diverted off the interstate right now and is slow.

This is the third accident in less than 24 hours in this construction zone.

UPDATE: On April 25, 2019, at approximately 12:15 am, Tpr. Hank Davis #626 responded to a collision on I-75 SB near mile marker 30 in Lowndes County.  A white International tractor trailer was traveling south when it struck the rear of a black Kia Soul.  The International continued traveling south after the initial collision and struck the rear of a white Honda Fit.  After the collision with the Honda, the International began to overturn and struck the rear of a Freightliner tractor trailer. The driver of the International was transported to Tallahassee Memorial by Air Life.  No injuries were reported in the Kia or Freightliner.  The driver of the Honda was transported to South Georgia Medial Center for evaluation. The investigation is still on going at this time.

VALDOSTA – Since the Georgia Dept. of Transportation has been working to replace the old overpass, many warnings have been issued.

The Georgia State Patrol said a wreck involving two cars and two semi trucks has blocked all southbound lanes on I-75 near Exit 29 where the bridge demolition has been underway since Wednesday night.

GDOT had anticipated finishing up around 6 a.m. this morning.

One person had to be extracted from his semi truck, WALB reported.

The Georgia Department of Transportation said the wreck was expected to be cleared by 5:00 a.m.

No fatalities have been reported and there is an investigation underway.