Peach Tree Times

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced lane closures around Interstate 85 and State Route 42/North Druid Hills Road due to construction activities. Weather permitting, these closures will take place from April 11 through April 20, 2025.

The overnight closures will begin on Friday, April 11, from 8 p.m. to Saturday, April 12, 6 a.m. This will affect lanes on SR 42/North Druid Hills Road both eastbound and westbound from I-85 to Briarcliff Road, as well as various lanes on SR 42 heading eastbound to Executive Park Drive. Additionally, pacing operations will occur at intersections along SR 42 with both W. Druid Hills Drive and Buford Highway starting at 9 p.m.

The closures will extend to various dates and times, including the weekend of April 12-13. On Saturday, April 12 from 8 p.m. to Sunday, April 13 at 11 a.m., both eastbound and westbound lanes on SR 42 from Buford Highway to Briarcliff Road will experience closures.

Throughout the construction period, specific lanes on SR 42 will be closed overnight from Monday, April 14 to Friday, April 18, including the left lane in both directions from I-85 to Briarcliff Road. New closures and detours will begin on April 15, affecting motorists traveling on SR 42 to I-85 northbound and the I-85 northbound Frontage Road.

GDOT advises motorists to expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce speed in work zones. For real-time updates on traffic conditions, GDOT recommends using resources like the Georgia 511 app or calling 511. More project information is available on the dedicated project page, and the GDOT has assured that user data will not be shared with third parties for marketing.

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