The Georgia Department of Transportation announced on March 20 that essential road work will continue throughout Southeast Georgia from Saturday, March 21 through Friday, March 27. The department said motorists should expect various lane closures, detours, and traffic pattern changes across several counties as construction and maintenance projects proceed.
These ongoing projects are part of the department’s efforts to maintain and improve state and federal highways. The advisory highlights the importance of driver caution in work zones to ensure safety for both workers and travelers.
Interstate 95 will see multiple lane closures in Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, Camden, and Glynn counties due to bridge rehabilitation, resurfacing, ramp improvements, and widening projects. Notable closures include overnight work near the Knoxboro Creek Bridge to Savannah River Bridge and ramp closures at Exit 87 in Chatham County over the weekend. Interstate 16 will also have single-lane closures in Bryan County and daily shoulder closures in Candler, Bulloch, and Effingham counties for installation of intelligent transportation system equipment.
Other significant disruptions include bridge replacements on Lewis Frasier Road in Liberty County and Friendship Church Road in Telfair County. Resurfacing operations are scheduled on major routes such as US 441 in Clinch County, SR 169 in Evans County, SR 129 in Candler County, US 84/SR 38 at Doctors Creek in Long County, among others. Additional traffic interruptions involve flagging operations for road construction on SR 119 between Bulloch and Effingham counties as well as road widening projects on Burnsed Boulevard (SR 25) in Chatham County.
Motorists are advised to expect delays during these periods of construction activity. The department encourages drivers to reduce speed when approaching work zones and remain alert for workers. Real-time updates on project status and traffic conditions can be accessed by calling 511 or visiting the website at 511ga.org.
According to the Georgia Department of Transportation’s statement: “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.”
