For Immediate Release
Friday, November 1, 2024
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Public Comment Period Opens For Proposed Old Mill Road Detour Over I-20
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Rutledge, Ga.-The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announces a Public Detour Open House (PDOH) comment period now open for a proposed three-month detour for the ongoing I-20 at Old Mill Road Interchange project (P.I. 0018361). Comments will be accepted until Nov. 29.
To view informative PDOH materials about the Georgia DOT contractors proposal to temporarily close the bridge carrying Old Mill Road over I-20 to expedite construction and complete a comment card visit: https://us278andoldmillroad-gdot.hub.arcgis.com/pages/old-mill-road-proposed-detour.
Citizens may also mail comment cards to:
Mr. Eric Duff, Office of Environmental Services
Georgia Department of Transportation
16th Floor, One Georgia Center
600 West Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Georgia DOT contractors recommend closing the Old Mill Road bridge over I-20 to construct a new bridge overpass that will accommodate an interchange configuration. Replacing the Old Mill Road bridge with an offsite detour would decrease the duration of construction from approximately 15 months to 11 months, weather permitting.
The proposed 5.2-mile signed detour would utilize US 278 (Atlanta Highway) and Newborn Road. Local traffic would be maintained, and residents retain open access to their homes and businesses.
Old Mill Road Proposed Detour | US 278 and Old Mill Road Improvement Projects
Advisory: Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while traveling through work zones. Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit 511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app.
Additional project information is available at US 278 and Old Mill Road Improvement Projects (arcgis.com).
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