I-75 express lanes schedule will change for NASCAR traffic

The South Metro Express lanes will remain in the northbound direction for most of the weekend due to NASCAR traffic.

The South Metro Express lanes will remain in the northbound direction for most of the weekend due to NASCAR traffic.

A NASCAR tripleheader weekend kicks off today at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Henry County, and Peach Pass customers will see changes to the toll lanes along I-75 to accommodate the traffic pouring in and out of Henry County.

The South Metro Express lanes will remain in the northbound direction for most of the weekend, from 1 p.m. Saturday until 11 a.m. Monday, the State Road and Tollway Authority said.

The toll lanes lanes run for about 12 miles along the median of I-75 from McDonough Road in Henry County to Stockbridge Highway in Clayton County.

Friday, Feb. 23: The south metro express lanes reversed southbound at 11 a.m. and will remain that way until Saturday afternoon.

Saturday, Feb. 24: The lanes will reverse in the northbound direction at 1 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 25: The lanes will remain in the northbound direction all day until Monday morning.

Monday, Feb. 26: The lanes will reverse southbound again at 11 a.m.