Butts County: Road Closure and Detour for a Culvert Replacement

Butts County...Norris Creek 3.2 MI SW of Jackson and @Big Sandy Creek will be closed for a culvert project

What: Road Closure on SR36 SW for Bridge Construction.

Location: SR36 Culvert Replacement @ Norris Creek 3.2 MI SW of Jackson and @Big Sandy Creek 3.8 MI SW of Jackson.

Why: Remove the existing bottomless culvert and replace it with a box culvert.

When: March 27, 2026. The detour route will utilize SR 16 to I-75SB to exit 201 for Westbound SR 36 traffic. Eastbound SR 36 Traffic will utilize I-75 NB to Exit 205 (SR 16) into Jackson. The project is slated to be open in late summer of 2026.

ADVISORY: Dates may change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while traveling through work zones. Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit 511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app.


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