Georgia Department of Transportation

07/07/2025 | Press release | Archived content

I-285/I-20 West Interchange Project Construction Begins

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Monday, July 7, 2025 mediarequests@dot.ga.gov
Fulton and Cobb Counties
I-285/I-20 West Interchange Project Construction Begins



ATLANTA, GA - The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is commencing construction on the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project this month. Ranked as the 10th worst freight bottleneck in the nation by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), this project is reconstructing and widening several interstate system-to-system ramps at the I-285/I-20 West Interchange and adding a combination of connecting lanes and auxiliary lanes along I-20 west and
I-285 north of the interchange. This initiative is part of the Major Mobility Investment Program (MMIP), the largest investment in roadway mobility improvements in the state's history.

"We're excited to officially begin heavy construction on the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project," said Donald Stull, Georgia DOT project manager. "We appreciate the public's patience as we get started constructing a more modern interchange with improved safety for the traveling public top of mind. While construction can be a temporary inconvenience, the long-term impacts will greatly enhance local and regional travel."

The design concept for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange improvement project includes several key elements aimed at enhancing traffic flow and minimizing traffic impacts during construction.
Notable features of the project design include a complete reconstruction of aging infrastructure, such as bridges and pavement along I-285, to enhance long-term durability. The interchange ramps will be reconfigured to shift exits from the left to the right lane, reducing vehicle weaving and increasing safety, especially for freight traffic. Ramps will also be widened as needed to handle current and future traffic volumes, and new connecting lanes from I-285 to I-20 West will be added to provide trucks with the space to build speed before merging. Upon completion, the project improvements will reduce delays and increase average vehicle speeds through the interchange.

As construction progresses, Georgia DOT remains committed to maintaining clear communication with the public and minimizing disruptions whenever possible. Motorists are urged to slow down, stay alert, and follow all posted signage when traveling through the work zone. Exercising caution helps keep everyone safe.
To learn more about this project and to subscribe to project updates, please visit https://0013918-gdot.hub.arcgis.com/. Questions can be directed to the project team by sending an email to westinterchange@dot.ga.gov or leaving a voicemail on the project hotline at 770.343.0770. 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.
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