The Georgia Department of Transportation announced on May 22 that a series of interstate lane and ramp closures will take place as part of the ongoing 16@95 Improvement Projects. These closures, scheduled between May 26 and June 13, are necessary to support widening activities on I-16, bridge work on I-95, and bridge work at the I-16/I-516 Interchange.
The planned traffic impacts are significant because they affect major corridors used by commuters and freight traffic. The improvements aim to enhance safety and mobility along these routes. According to the announcement, both daytime and nighttime closures will occur at various locations along I-16, I-95, and I-516 during specified hours over multiple days.
Daytime intermittent right- and left-lane closures are scheduled from Tuesday, May 26 through Saturday, May 30 from morning until late afternoon in both directions of I-16 between its interchanges with I-516 (milepost 164) and I-95 (milepost 157), as well as along segments of I-516. Nighttime closures will also take place during this period on these same roadways. Additional double-lane nighttime closures are planned for sections of I-95 near the I-16 overpass.
Advance notice is provided for detours affecting several ramps connecting these highways. The department stated that no more than one ramp in either the I‑95/I‑16 or the I‑16/I‑516 Interchange will be closed at a time to maintain proper traffic flow. Memorial Day holiday work restrictions mean there will be no road closures or construction impacting traffic from noon Friday, May 22 through Monday evening, May 25.
Further projected daytime and nighttime lane closures are expected from Sunday, May 31 through Saturday, June 13 across similar segments with coordinated detours to minimize conflicts among affected ramps. The department encourages motorists to check real-time updates via Georgia NaviGAtor at www.511ga.org.
The Georgia Department of Transportation delivers transportation solutions that support economic development and benefit residents across the state; it employs about 4,000 staff members with an operating budget over $4.5 billion; focuses on developing roadways while supporting rail and transit programs; operates under the State Transportation Board; serves the entire state through its network; and works with local governments as well as federal agencies—all according to the official website.
