The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced lane closures on Interstate 75 (I-75) this weekend as part of an ongoing resurfacing project. The work spans from the I-75/I-285 interchange in Clayton County to State Route 54/University Avenue in Fulton County. This project aims to improve the deteriorating condition of the roadway, eliminate holes and cracks, and provide a smoother ride for drivers.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes or allow additional travel time during these closures. Weather permitting, the scheduled lane closures will occur between Friday, May 16, and Monday, May 19:
From 9 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday, bridge crews will close one right lane on I-75 southbound at the I-75/I-85 interchange and Cleveland Avenue, as well as one right lane on I-85 southbound near the same interchange.
Additionally, SR 166/Langford Parkway ramps will be closed to traffic. The SR 166/Langford Parkway southbound CD ramp to I-85 northbound will be closed with detours directing traffic to exit at Cleveland Avenue to return northbound. Similarly, from I-85 northbound, the SR 166/Langford Parkway northbound exit will be closed with detours directing traffic to University Drive.
Two right lanes on I-85 northbound between Cleveland Avenue and the I-75/I-85 interchange will also be affected along with three left lanes closed on I-75 northbound between Central Avenue and Cleveland Avenue.
On Friday from 7 p.m. until Saturday at 6 a.m., two right lanes on I-85 northbound between Cleveland Avenue and the interchange will be closed alongside one right lane on I-75 southbound between the interchange and Cleveland Avenue.
Sunday night into Monday morning from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m., three left lanes will be closed on both directions of I-75: northbound between University Drive and Cleveland Avenue; southbound between the interchange and SR 166/Langford Parkway.
This $46 million project is set for completion by summer 2025. Lane closures are necessary for ensuring safety for workers and drivers alike.
Motorists should expect delays, exercise caution, reduce speed while traveling through work zones during project hours, and check real-time information before heading out by calling 511 or visiting GDOT’s website or app.
“Georgia Department of Transportation plans, constructs and maintains Georgia’s state and federal highways,” said GDOT officials. “We’re involved in bridge, waterway, public transit, rail, general aviation, bike and pedestrian programs.”
The department emphasizes its commitment to delivering a transportation system focused on innovation, safety sustainability mobility aimed at boosting Georgia’s competitiveness through leadership in transportation.
