The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has announced upcoming lane closures related to the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. The project involves reconstructing and widening several interstate ramps at the interchange, as well as adding collector-distributor lanes, connecting lanes, and auxiliary lanes along I-20 west and I-285 north of the interchange.
According to Georgia DOT, weather permitting, contractors will temporarily close traffic lanes in multiple areas to carry out roadwork activities from Monday, August 4 through Friday, August 8. The affected locations and times are as follows:
On I-285 Northbound between Cascade Road and Bolton Road, there will be a single right-lane and right-shoulder closure nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
On I-285 Southbound from SR 280/South Cobb Drive to the I-20 Interchange, pacing operations affecting all lanes and shoulders will occur daily from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Additionally, between SR 280/South Cobb Drive and SR 139/MLK Jr. Drive, there will be a single right-lane and right-shoulder closure nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
I-20 Westbound between Anderson Avenue underpass and Riverside Parkway will have a single right-lane and right-shoulder closure each night from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
I-20 Eastbound from Riverside Parkway to the I-285 Interchange will see alternating single lane closures on both sides nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., with double right-lane closures scheduled for the same area nightly from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Other impacted routes include SR 70/Fulton Industrial Boulevard southbound from Wendell Drive to Shirley Drive with nightly closures of one lane and shoulder between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., as well as SR 139/MLK Jr. Drive northbound from Old Gordon Road to Adamsville Drive with similar closures during those hours.
Motorists are advised by Georgia DOT: “Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, reduce their speed while traveling through work zones, stay alert, and watch for workers.” They also recommend checking real-time information on work status and traffic conditions by calling 511, visiting 511ga.org, or downloading the Georgia 511 app.
For further questions or concerns about these closures or the project itself, residents can email westinterchange@dot.ga.gov.
