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WHAT: Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) contractors will perform daily and overnight flagging operations on Long Island Drive starting May 5 for approximately three weeks. This operation will not impact traffic along I-285. Flagging operations will reduce access on Long Island Drive to one lane.
WHEN/WHERE:
Daytime Closures:
Monday, May 5, through Monday, May 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Flagging on Long Island Drive at Mitchell Road.
Overnight Closures:
Monday, May 5, through Monday, May 26, from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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Flagging on Long Island Drive at Mitchell Road.
The I-285 Westbound Auxiliary Lane project extends the auxiliary lane between Roswell Road and Riverside Drive and reconstructs the Mt. Vernon Highway bridge over I-285.
The I-285 Westbound Auxiliary Lane project is one of the I-285 Advanced Improvement Projects. It is part of the large-scale MMIP projects advancing across the state to create additional capacity to improve freight movement, provide operational improvements and efficiencies, enhance safety, and decrease travel times on the transportation network.
ADVISORY: The exact time may change due to weather conditions. In addition to this notice, intermittent traffic pacing and lane and ramp closures may occur within the work zone. Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, reduce 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.
The information in this media release was accurate at the time of publication. Additional project information is available at I-285 Westbound Auxiliary Lane Extension (arcgis.com).
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