A traffic shift on I-95 South at Exit 87 over US 17 in Richmond Hill is scheduled to begin Tuesday, August 5, as part of a bridge maintenance project conducted by L. C. Whitford Co., Inc. All three lanes will be moved east onto the inside shoulder to allow for continued work on the interchange bridge.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has warned motorists to expect significant delays on August 3 and 4 while striping modifications are made in preparation for the shift. There will be double lane closures overnight on August 4 to implement the new traffic pattern. The schedule is dependent on weather conditions.
Overnight Friday, August 15, the traffic configuration will be reduced further to two lanes through the weekend until Monday, August 18, as remaining bridge maintenance activities are completed.
Motorists are reminded that this area is an active work zone with reduced speed limits and increased caution advised. “Message signs, barrels and/or cones will be utilized to alert the public of the upcoming changes. Drivers should be aware that personnel and equipment will be operating in close proximity to travel lanes,” according to GDOT.
For up-to-date information about travel conditions on Georgia’s highways and state routes, travelers can call Georgia’s free 511 service. This resource provides real-time updates about traffic conditions, incidents, lane closures, and delays statewide; it also allows users to request assistance or report incidents at any time. In southeast Georgia, CHAMP roadside assistance can also be requested via 511.
Georgia Department of Transportation states: “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.”
