Peach Tree Times

The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced lane closures around Interstate 85 at State Route 42/North Druid Hills Road for scheduled construction activities. The closures, subject to weather conditions, will occur from March 28 through April 6, 2025.

Various closures have been scheduled:

- A daytime closure is set for Saturday, April 5, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. This will affect one right lane on I-85 northbound Frontage Road between SR 42/North Druid Hills Road and Cliff Valley Way.

- Overnight closures will be in effect from Friday, March 28, 8 p.m. to Saturday, March 29, 6 a.m. During this time, one right lane on I-85 southbound Frontage Road at SR 42/North Druid Hills Road and one right lane on I-85 northbound off-ramp to SR 42/North Druid Hills Road eastbound will be closed. Additional pacing and lane closures are planned on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road and adjacent roads.

- Further closures from Monday, March 31 to Saturday, April 5, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., will impact one left lane on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road in both directions, with various lanes closed on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road eastbound.

Motorists should anticipate detours starting Thursday, March 28, including routes on Clairmont Road and I-85 Frontage Roads to access I-85 southbound.

The Georgia Department of Transportation advises caution and reduced speed when navigating these work zones. For real-time updates on construction status and traffic conditions, motorists are encouraged to call 511, visit 511ga.org, or use the Georgia 511 app.

More information about the project is available at the designated GDOT project website: https://i85-sr42-interchange-0016054-gdot.hub.arcgis.com/.

"Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while traveling through work zones," the department states.