Overnight Lane Closure Advisory for the Interstate 285 Westbound Auxiliary Lane Project

WHAT: Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) contractors will close one, right lane nightly on Interstate 285 westbound beginning Thursday, Oct. 24, through Monday, Nov. 11 between Roswell Road and Riverside Drive. These lane closures will be in place to allow for paving operations.

WHEN/WHERE:

Overnight Closures:

Thursday, October 24, through Monday, November 11, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

• One, right-lane and right-shoulder closure on I-285 westbound from Roswell Road to Riverside Drive.

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 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.
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The information in this media release was accurate at the time of publication. Additional project information is available at I-285 Westbound Auxiliary Lane Extension (arcgis.com).