The Georgia Department of Transportation announced an upcoming construction milestone for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. Crews will begin installing the first bridge beams for new flyover ramps in the center of the interchange, with work starting the week of February 23, 2026.
This phase marks a significant step forward in the project’s progress. The initial beam installation will occur during daytime hours and is expected to have minimal impact on traffic. According to the department, “Coming up in March and continuing throughout 2026, motorists may experience temporary overnight traffic pacing on I‑20 eastbound/westbound between Fulton Industrial Boulevard and Hamilton E Holmes Drive and I-285 northbound/southbound. These pacing operations are required to safely set beams over travel lanes for the new system-to-system connections. Specific dates and timeframes will be announced in the weekly traffic impact report to help drivers plan accordingly.” Source.
With construction of bridge foundations and bents nearing completion, setting beams signifies the first step in building the flyover’s superstructure. Georgia DOT Project Manager Donald Stull said, “We’re just under a year into heavy construction on this key project that impacts the movement of passenger and freight vehicles throughout the entire region (…) Moving into highly visible work and the new interchange taking shape is exciting, and we look forward to rolling out elements of the project as they’re completed.” According to Stull, this stage represents some of the most visible structural progress so far.
The department reminds drivers traveling through the interchange area to use caution in construction zones, observe reduced speed limits, follow posted signage and guidance from crews, and plan for extra travel time—especially during overnight pacing activities later this spring.
For ongoing updates about construction alerts and travel advisories related to this project, motorists are encouraged to visit the project website or follow Georgia DOT’s social media channels.
