Peach Tree Times

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced lane closures around Interstate 85 at State Route 42/North Druid Hills Road due to construction activities. These closures, contingent on weather conditions, are scheduled from March 7 through March 16, 2025.

Daytime closures will occur from Monday, March 10 to Friday, March 14, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. During this period, one right lane on I-85 northbound Frontage Road from SR 42/North Druid Hills Road to Cliff Valley Way will be closed.

Overnight closures are planned for Friday, March 7 to Sunday, March 9, from 8 p.m. to 11 a.m., with pacing on the I-85 northbound on-ramp from SR 42/North Druid Hills Road starting Saturday at 7 p.m. and ending at 6 a.m. Additionally, one right-turn lane on I-85 northbound Frontage Road from SR 42/North Druid Hills Road to Cliff Valley Way will be affected.

Various lanes on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road eastbound and westbound from I-85 to Buford Highway will experience intermittent closures throughout the duration of the project.

Motorists traveling in these areas should anticipate detours and are advised to use alternative routes including Clairmont Road and the I-85 southbound Frontage Road for access. "Motorists traveling on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road eastbound to I-85 southbound should use I-85 northbound Frontage Road and Clairmont Road," GDOT advises.

Additional nighttime closures are expected between Wednesday, March 12 and Saturday, March 15. One right-turn lane and various other lanes will be impacted during this time frame as well.

GDOT encourages drivers to expect delays and exercise caution while traveling through work zones. For real-time updates on traffic conditions and work status, motorists can call "511," visit "511ga.org," or download the Georgia "511" app.

For further information regarding this project or updates about traffic impacts in the area, individuals can visit the project's webpage provided by GDOT.