Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout metro Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction projects on the Downtown Connector and I-285 will require lane closures, which, in turn, are likely to result in delays. Motorists are advised to exercise caution by reducing speed while driving through work zones.
The traveling public is encouraged to call 511 or consult 511ga.org before departing for real-time information on work status and traffic conditions.
Planned work this weekend is as follows:
· On I-75/I-85, four northbound and southbound lanes will close from 10th/14th/ 17th Street to Abernathy Boulevard from 9 p.m., Friday until 5 a.m., Monday;
· Additionally, part of the ramp from I-75/I-85 southbound to I-20 eastbound will close from 9 p.m., Friday until 5 a.m., Monday for bridge work;
· On I-285, one northbound and southbound lane and part of the entrance and exit ramps from SR 12/ US 278/ Covington Highway to Chamblee Tucker Road will close nightly from 9 p.m., Friday until 5 a.m., Monday for striping;
· On the southwest side of I-285, two southbound and two northbound lanes will close from the I-85 interchange to South Atlanta Road from 9 p.m., Friday until 5 a.m., Monday;
· One eastbound and one westbound lane will close on I-285 at Flat Shoals Road from 9 p.m., Saturday until 5 a.m., Monday;
· On U.S. 78, one eastbound and one westbound lane will close from Montreal Road to Memorial Drive nightly from 9 p.m., Friday until 5 a.m., Monday;
· On Georgia (State Route) 400, one northbound and one southbound lane will close at Northridge from 10 p.m., Friday until 5 a.m., Monday;
· On I-20, three westbound lanes will close from Lee Street to Langhorn Street and two eastbound lanes will close from Langhorn Street to Windsor Street from 9 p.m., Friday until 5 a.m., Monday;
· Additionally on I-20, two westbound lanes from Alcovy Road to SR 12/US 278 and the ramp from SR 12/US 278 to I-20 will close continuously from 9 p.m., Friday until 5 a.m., Monday;
· On I-85, three northbound and southbound lanes will close from SR 139/ Riverdale Road to Cleveland Avenue nightly from 9 p.m., Friday until 5 a.m., Monday for striping;
· Sign structure work on I-75 will require two southbound lane closures and one northbound lane closure at the SR 120 Loop / North Marietta Parkway from 8 p.m., Sunday until 5 a.m., Monday;
· The Express Lanes project will require two lane closures on I-75 northbound and southbound at Hickory Grove Road from 9 p.m., Friday until 5 a.m., Sunday;
· Work on the Express Lanes will also require part of the I-285 westbound collector-distributer lane to I-75 southbound to close from 9 p.m., Friday until 5 a.m., Sunday;
· On SR 154/ Memorial Drive, one lane will close between Moreland Avenue and Wilkinson Drive and one lane will close on SR 154/ Memorial Drive between East Lake Drive and Candler Road both closures are from 9 a.m., until 3 p.m., Saturday.
