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WHAT: Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation contractors will close lanes nightly on Interstate 285 westbound beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, through Tuesday, Sept. 17 between Roswell Road and Mt. Vernon Highway for noise wall construction.
Motorists can expect up to two lanes closed on I-285 westbound between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. for this anticipated two-week work plan.
WHEN/WHERE:
Overnight Closures:
Tuesday, Sept. 3, through Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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Up to two lanes will close, including the shoulder, on I-285 westbound from Roswell Road to Mt. Vernon Highway
The I-285 Westbound Auxiliary Lane project extends the auxiliary lane between Roswell Road and Riverside Drive and reconstructs the Mt. Vernon Highway bridge over I-285.
The I-285 Westbound Auxiliary Lane project is one of the I-285 Advanced Improvement Projects. It is part of the large-scale MMIP projects advancing across the state to create additional capacity to improve freight movement, provide operational improvements and efficiencies, enhance safety, and decrease travel times on the transportation network.
ADVISORY: The exact time may change due to weather conditions. There may be intermittent traffic pacing and lane and ramp closures that occur within the work zone in addition to this notice. Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, reduce 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. Call 511, visit 511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app.
The information in this media release was accurate at the time of publication. Additional project information is available atI-285 Westbound Auxiliary Lane Extension (arcgis.com).
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Georgia Department of Transportation