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OCONEE COUNTY, GA - Archer Western Construction, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT), will implement a temporary closure and detour of Jimmy Daniell Road at SR 316 to allow for expedited construction of the new bridge and interchange configuration associated with the SR 316 and Jimmy Daniell Road Intersection Project (Project PI No. 0013767) in Oconee County.
The closure and detour is scheduled to begin on September 14 and is anticipated to remain in place for approximately six months. SR 316 will remain open during this period. The intersection of Meriweather Drive and Jimmy Daniell will also be closed to through traffic.
The detour will route Jimmy Daniell Road traffic along Atlanta Highway and Mars Hill Road to access SR 316 and US 78.
North of SR 316: Beginning at the intersection of Jimmy Daniell Road and Meriweather Drive north of SR 316, the proposed detour would follow Jimmy Daniell Road north for approximately 1.5 miles. Vehicles would then go west on Atlanta Highway for approximately .8 miles and turn south onto US 78 for approximately 1 mile.
South of SR 316: Beginning at the intersection of Jimmy Daniell Road and SR 316, the proposed detour would follow Jimmy Daniell Road south for approximately .6 miles. Vehicles would then turn south onto Virgil Langford Drive approximately 340 feet and turn west onto Mars Hill Road for approximately 2.4 miles and turn right on US 78, intersecting with SR 316 after approximately 1,500 feet.
During the detour period, access to residential driveways, local businesses, and public facilities will be maintained. Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully around the detour, follow posted signage, and plan their routes using 511GA. Please note that popular navigation applications may not reflect the detour changes immediately, so relying on official signage is advised.
Project Overview:
The SR 316 at Jimmy Daniell Road Interchange project is part of a series of roadway improvement projects along SR 316 from SR 20 in Gwinnett County to SR 10 in Oconee County near Athens. The SR 316 at Jimmy Daniell Road Interchange project is packaged as a bundle with SR 8/SR 316/US 29 at County Road (CR) 440/CR 662/Virgil Langford Road (Project ID: 0013768) and SR 8/SR 316/US 29 at CR 929/Oconee Connector (Project ID: 0013769).
The SR 316 at Jimmy Daniell Road Interchange Project improvements include removal of the existing at-grade crossing at SR 8/SR 316/US 29 and Jimmy Daniell Road and construction of a grade-separated, diamond interchange with a single-lane roundabout at the SR 8/SR 316/US 29 northern ramp terminal and another single-lane roundabout at the southern ramp terminal. These improvements are designed to reduce crashes, ease congestion, and support safer, more reliable travel along the SR 316 corridor.
For more information about the SR 316 at Jimmy Daniell Road Interchange Project, please visit the project website. Additional information about the SR 316 Bundle 2 Design-Build project can be found at https://transformingsr316-gdot.hub.arcgis.com/.
Further information about Georgia DOT's Design-Build projects can be accessed at http://www.dot.ga.gov/PS/Innovative/DesignBuild.Georgia DOT remains committed to delivering transportation improvements that enhance safety and mobility for all residents and visitors. We appreciate the public's patience during this temporary detour period and encourage everyone to remain alert and cautious as construction progresses.
Advisory: Motorists are urged to reduce speed, stay alert, and exercise caution while traveling through work zones. With workers and heavy construction equipment present at all times, awareness is critical. Increased fines will be enforced in these areas to ensure compliance and safety. Variable Message Signs (VMS) will be placed at each end of the project to notify the public of the upcoming work.
Exact times may change due to weather conditions. Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit 511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app. For additional project information, visit https://transformingsr316-gdot.hub.arcgis.com/.
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