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Georgia Department Of Transportation

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Work on I-85 Express Lane System Expected All Week

Some lanes to close during daytime hours, evening work also scheduled.

Construction of the new Express Lane System along I-85 continues this week. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) reports lane closures are planned during the day and overnight on the I-85 Express Lanes project in Gwinnett and DeKalb counties. According to the GDOT the installationthe installation of overhead signage is almost complete on the Express Lane Project. Daytime work is planned for the coming week between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the northbound lanes and southbound work hours are scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., between peak commute hours. Monday, June 11: Work is scheduled on I-85 south only closing the left lane or HOV lane from north of Pleasantdale Road to south of S.R. 140/Jimmy Carter Blvd. Tuesday, June 12 and …

Friday, May 27, 2011

GDOT Puts Brakes On Lane Closures for Holiday

Construction-related lane closures suspended through Memorial Day Weekend.

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced it is suspending construction-related lane closures during the Memorial Day weekend. Motorists will be able to enjoy the open lanes from 5 a.m. Friday, May 27, until 10 p.m. Monday, May 30. GDOT is advising travelers to exercise caution as heavy holiday traffic is expected.  “Historically, Georgia experiences more than 2,000 crashes resulting in more than a dozen fatalities and more than a thousand injuries during the Memorial Day Weekend,” said Transportation Commissioner Vance. C. Smith Jr. in the announcement. “Enjoy your holiday, but please be very careful while driving.”

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