Closures are for paving collector/distributor lanes

Photo courtesy of Georgia Department of Transportation
The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that GDOT and contractor C.W Matthews will close the CD (Collector/Distributor) Lanes for I-85 southbound to pave beginning at SR 120 (Duluth HWY) to Pleasant Hill Rd. The lane closures will occur on Friday evening, Oct. 4, 2024 through Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 beginning at 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. weather permitting. This operation will impact both southbound traffic on I-85. Detour will be Breckinridge Blvd or Satellite Blvd depending on direction of travel.
Paving could be finished as early as Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, depending on equipment.
Advisory: Exact dates may change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are cautioned to reduce their speed while traveling through work zones, stay alert, and watch for workers. Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions by calling 511, visiting 511ga.org, or downloading the Georgia 511 app.
Georgia Department of Transportation plans, constructs and maintains Georgia’s state and federal highways. We’re involved in bridge, waterway, public transit, rail, general aviation, bike and pedestrian programs. And we help local governments maintain their roads. Georgia DOT and its nearly 4,000 employees are committed to delivering a transportation system focused on innovation, safety, sustainability and mobility. The Department’s vision is to boost Georgia’s competitiveness through leadership in transportation.

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