Georgia Department of Transportation

01/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/23/2026 22:55

Interstate Closure Advisory for the 16@95 Improvement Projects

For Immediate Release
Friday, January 23, 2025
Contact:
Kyle Collins - 478.232.3331
Program Communications Manager
Chatham County...
Interstate Closure Advisory for the 16@95 Improvement Projects
WHAT: Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) construction partners will close interstate lanes at the locations below for the 16@95 Improvement Projects, which will widen Interstate 16 (I-16) and reconstruct the I-16/I-95 Interchange. The lane closures are necessary for widening activities for I-16 and bridge work at the I-16/I-516 Interchange.

NOTE: Detour information is shown in red text.

WHEN/WHERE:

Daytime Closures

Sunday, January 25, through Saturday, January 31, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Intermittent, right- and left-lane closures at the following locations
  • I-16 westbound from the I-16/I-516 Interchange (MP 164) to the I-16/I-95 Interchange (MP 157)
Sunday, January 25, through Saturday, January 31, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Intermittent, right- and left-lane closures at the following locations
  • I-16 eastbound from the I-16/I-95 Interchange (MP 157) to I-16/I-516 Interchange (MP 164)
Sunday, January 25, through Saturday, January 31, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Intermittent, right- and left-lane closures at the following locations
  • I-516 westbound at the I-16 Interchange from MP 5 to MP 6
  • I-516 eastbound at the I-16 Interchange from MP 6 to MP 5
Nighttime Closures

Sunday, January 25, through Saturday, January 31, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Intermittent, right- and left-lane closures at the following locations
  • I-16 westbound from the I-16/I-516 Interchange (MP 164) to the I-16/I-95 Interchange (MP 157)
  • I-16 eastbound from the I-16/I-95 Interchange (MP 157) to the I-16/I-516 Interchange (MP 164)
Sunday, January 25, through Saturday, January 31, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Double-lane closures at the following locations
  • I-95 northbound @ I-16 overpass (MP 98 to MP 100)
  • I-95 southbound @ I-16 overpass (MP 101 to MP 98)
Sunday, January 25, through Saturday, January 31, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Intermittent, right- and left-lane closures at the following locations
  • I-516 westbound at the I-16 Interchange from MP 5 to MP 6
  • I-516 eastbound at the I-16 Interchange from MP 6 to MP 5
ADVANCE NOTICE & DETOURS

Note: The following detours will be scheduled so they will not conflict with one another. Closures and detours will be coordinated to ensure proper maintenance of traffic. No more than one ramp in the I-16/I-516 Interchange will be closed at a time.

Monday, January 26, through Saturday, January 31, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • I-16 eastbound to I-516 eastbound ramp (Exit 164) (East) (Map)
Motorists traveling on I-16 eastbound should take the I-516 exit (Exit 164), then take the I-516 West exit ramp, then exit at West Gwinnett Street (Exit 6), turn left off the ramp, then turn left to access I-516 eastbound.

Monday, January 26, through Saturday, January 31, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • I-16 eastbound to I-516 westbound ramp (Exit 164) (West) (Map)
Motorists traveling on I-16 eastbound should take the I-516 exit (Exit 164), then take the I-516 East exit ramp, then exit at US 17/US 80/Ogeechee Road (Exit 3), turn left off the ramp, then turn left to access I-516 westbound.
Advisory: Exact time may change due to weather conditions. There may be intermittent traffic pacing and lane and ramp closures that occur within the work zone in addition to this notice. Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, reduce their speed while traveling through work zones, stay alert, and watch for workers. 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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