The Georgia Department of Transportation announced lane closures planned for overnight Tuesday and cancelled due to weather will now happen Wednesday. These closures will occur on I-85 north and southbound overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday in Gwinnett County to install new interstate signs. The right lane and right shoulder north and southbound will be closed from I-85 northbound from milepost 114, one mile north of I-985 to milepost 114, one mile north of I-985 to milepost 116, one mile north of SR 20 - Exit 115..
The contractor will move temporary barrier wall to protect the work zone.
“These signs are over ten years old and are losing their retro-reflectivity, meaning the signs aren’t reflecting back to the driver well in low light conditions. The signs may look fine during the day but in low light conditions, they can be difficult to see. The new signs will be more visible from a longer distance allowing motorists to read them from farther away. This gives drivers more time to make driving decisions that improves safety for everyone. These signs are the oldest in our system so they will be replaced first,” said state traffic engineer, Kathy Zahul.
A statewide interstate sign maintenance plan keeps an inventory. Projects will be developed based on a systematic review by Georgia DOT Engineers to ensure safe visibility for motorists. Projects will occur along corridors for continuity and to use funds most effectively and efficiently. The state DOT is urging caution to prevent work zone accidents.For information on the Department of Transportation, visit (www.dot.ga.gov); you also may follow Georgia DOT on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDOT) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/gadeptoftrans).
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