Georgia DOT gives update on transportation changes scheduled for northeast Georgia

Georgia Department of Transportation gave the following updates to upcoming roadworks planned for the northeast Georgia region that will likely impact traffic and travel.

Fulton- Forsyth Counties
Beginning August 11, 2024, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) and contractor C.W. Matthews will be utilizing nightly single and double lane closures to remove the old McGinnis Ferry Road bridge at State Route (SR) 400.
Closures will be between Windward Parkway and McFarland Parkway. This operation will be ongoing until August 30, 2024. Single lane closures begin at 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday night from 9 p.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday night from 9 p.m. until 5:30 a.m.

Forsyth County
Overnight roadway striping operations on SR 400 southbound and northbound near the Exit 18 interchange (SR 369/Browns Bridge Road) will take place Monday, August 12, 2024 through Friday, August 16, 2024 weather permitting. Please expect intermittent lane closures nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.,

Gwinnett
Georgia DOT and contractor CMES, Inc.  has announced the permanent road closure of South Cedars Road effective August 19, 2024 from the intersection of State Route 316 and Cedars Road. (see above image)
The closure is part of the series of 316 projects to improve mobility throughout the corridor. 

Additional Lane Opens
Weather permitting, Georgia DOT contractors will open an additional lane Saturday, 8/10/24 on Interstate 85 northbound from mile marker (MM) 137 to MM 143, as part of the I-85 Widening.

Advisory:
Delays are anticipated. Consider alternate routes. 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.