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What:
Weather permitting, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) contractors will close interstate lanes at the locations below for the I-285/I-20 East Interchange project, which will improve traffic flow and safety at the busy interchange. The project is reconstructing the interstate system-to-system ramps at the I-285/I-20 East Interchange and add a combination of connecting lanes and auxiliary lanes along I-20 east of the interchange. For daily traffic impacts and real-time traffic alerts, please visit Georgia NaviGAtor at www.511ga.org.
When/Where:
Overnight closures:
Monday, March 27, 8 p.m. until Tuesday, March 28, 6 a.m. (Nightly)
One left lane and shoulder closure at the following location:
- I-285 northbound between Columbia Drive and Glenwood Road
Tuesday, March 28, 11 p.m. until Wednesday, March 29, 5 a.m. (Nightly)
One left lane and shoulder closure at the following location:
- I-285 southbound between the I-285 exit ramp and I-20 eastbound entrance ramp
Wednesday, March 29, 9 p.m. until Friday, March 31, 6 a.m. (Nightly)
One left lane and shoulder closure at the following location:
- I-20 westbound between Lithonia Industrial Boulevard and Candler Road
Friday, March 31, 11 p.m. until Saturday, April 1, 5 a.m. (Nightly)
One right lane and shoulder closure at the following location:
- I-20 westbound between I-20 westbound exit ramp and I-285 northbound entrance ramp
Lane closures cannot exceed approximately two miles at any given time. The beginning and end points may be moved in two-mile increments between the cross streets indicated above, as necessary.
Lane closures help ensure safety for workers and drivers through the project area as crews continue milling, inlay and resurfacing to improve the deteriorating roadway. This project is scheduled for completion in spring 2023.
This closure allows crews to perform soil testing or engineering design before major construction begins in Q2 2023.
Advisory: Exact times 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 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. Call 511, visit 511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app.
To learn more about the I-285/I-20 project, click here to visit GDOT's website.
GDOT's Public Outreach Meetings schedule can be viewed here.