The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has announced a series of lane closures on Interstate 16 and Interstate 95 in Chatham County as part of the ongoing 16@95 Improvement Projects. These closures, scheduled from Monday, August 11 through Saturday, August 16, are necessary for the widening of I-16 and reconstruction at the I-16/I-95 Interchange.
During daytime hours, motorists can expect intermittent right- and left-lane closures on I-16 westbound between the I-16/I-516 Interchange (milepost 164) and the I-16/I-95 Interchange (milepost 157) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Similar closures will occur on I-16 eastbound in the reverse direction from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., as well as on I-516 in both directions at the I-16 Interchange during slightly extended hours.
Nighttime work will include intermittent lane closures on both interstates between these same points from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., along with double-lane closures on sections of I-95 near the I-16 overpass between mileposts 98 and 101 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Detours have been planned for affected ramps. For example, those traveling westbound on I-16 wishing to access northbound I-95 will be rerouted via Exit 157 to southbound I-95, then exit at State Route 204 before rejoining northbound traffic. Eastbound drivers heading for westbound I-516 will be directed onto local roads including US Highway 17/US Highway 80/Ogeechee Road before accessing their intended route.
A long-term closure is also underway for Tremont Road under I-16 until August 31, 2025. Alternate routes using Telfair Road and West Gwinnett Street have been provided for affected motorists.
“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.”
The agency advises that schedules may change due to weather conditions or other factors affecting construction progress within work zones. Motorists are urged to expect delays, reduce speed through work areas, stay alert for workers and check real-time updates via Georgia’s travel information service at https://511ga.org or by calling statewide travel information number “511.”
