Nightly lane closures on I-85 southbound in Gwinnett County scheduled Sept. 27 – 30

Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announced it  will close the southbound collector/distributor (CD) lanes on I-85 between State Route (SR) 120 and Pleasant Hill Road to pave over existing lanes to resurface. This will take place on Friday evening, Sept. 27, 2024 through Monday morning, Sept. 30, 2024 beginning at 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m., weather permitting. It will impact the southbound traffic on I-85 between State Route (SR) 120 and Pleasant Hill Road.  

Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling through the area.

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.