The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced that the bridge on SR 362 (Callaway Road) over Red Oak Creek in Meriwether County will be closed for replacement starting Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 9 a.m. The closure affects the stretch of SR 362 from SR 27 to SR 85.
During construction, an off-site detour will be in place. Eastbound traffic on SR 362 will be directed south on SR 85 for five miles, then onto SR 109 Spur South for nine and a half miles, continuing to SR 109 West onto SR 27 North for two miles before rejoining the west side of Callaway Road. Westbound traffic will follow a route south on SR 27 for two miles, east to SR 109, north on SR 109 Spur for nine and a half miles, then north on SR 85 for five miles to return to the east side of Callaway Road.
Motorists are advised that dates may change due to weather or other factors. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to exercise caution and reduce speed while traveling through work zones. Real-time updates about work status and traffic conditions can be accessed by calling 511, visiting 511ga.org, or using the Georgia 511 app.
“Georgia Department of Transportation plans, constructs and maintains Georgia’s state and federal highways. We’re involved in bridge, waterway, public transit, rail, general aviation, bike and pedestrian programs. And we help local governments maintain their roads. Georgia DOT and its nearly 4,000 employees are committed to delivering a transportation system focused on innovation, safety, sustainability and mobility. The Department’s vision is to boost Georgia’s competitiveness through leadership in transportation,” according to GDOT.
