ATLANTA – The warm dry days of summer are a signal to many that it is time to hit the roadways for vacation destinations north, south, east and west.

But instead of taking a break, Georgia Department of Transportation road crews are gearing up for the busiest time of the year – construction season.

There are a number of road construction and maintenance projects scheduled in the next few months and Georgia DOT wants to make sure commuters and vacationers can get to their Southeastern destinations with the least amount of delays and aggravation.

“The best way to avoid delays is to stay informed and plan ahead,” said Georgia DOT Commissioner Gena Abraham. “This is the first full summer our 511 system will be operational and it is an excellent tool for motorists travelling thru and to Georgia. All welcome centers have state maps and immediate access to construction closures and major accidents to help staff assist travelers in reaching their destinations safely and with as little delay as possible.”

Included with this release is a list of major Georgia DOT interstate projects slated for the summer months. Many will require lane closures and likely result in traffic delays on interstate and state highways across Georgia. The Department will attempt to minimize the impact on motorists by restricting most lane closures to nights and weekends.

Additionally, interstate work will be suspended during the Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day holiday weekends.

Motorists are urged to obey posted, reduced construction zone speed limits; avoid unnecessary lane changes; allow extra distance between themselves and the vehicle ahead; and to exercise extreme caution while driving through these work zones.

Georgia DOT urges travelers to call 511 for updated information about this or any other construction project on interstates and state routes. Georgia 511 is a free phone service that provides real-time traffic and travel information statewide, such as traffic conditions, incidents, lane closures, and delays due to inclement weather. Callers also can transfer to operators to request assistance or report incidents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More information is available at www.511ga.org.

The Georgia Department of Transportation is committed to providing a safe, seamless and sustainable transportation system that supports Georgia’s economy and is sensitive to both its citizens and its environment. For general information on the Georgia DOT, please visit our website (www.dot.ga.gov).

2008 Summer Construction Projects

Transportation District 1 (Northeast Georgia)

I-985/SR 53 Interchange – Exit 16/17
County: Hall
Location: I-985 at SR 53/Mundy Mill Rd and at SR 13/Atlanta Highway
Brief Description: 2 miles of construction consisting of reconstructing the interchange at SR 53/Mundy Mill and creating new access from the interstate to SR 13/Atlanta Hwy
Contract Amount: $74 million
Start date: Winter 2006
Anticipated Completion: Winter 2010

I-985 and I-85 Cable Barrier Installations – Two Projects
Counties: I-985 in Gwinnett and Hall, I-85 in Gwinnett, Barrow, Banks and Jackson
Location: I-985 from I-85 to Exit 24 in Gwinnett and Hall, I-85 from SR 20 in Gwinnett through Banks, Banks, and Jackson to the Franklin County Line
Brief Description: Guardrail replacement and installation of a new steel tensioned cable barrier in the median designed to stop cross-over crashes
Contract Amount: Combined amount of both projects $9.9 million
Start date: All projects began by fall 2008.
Anticipated Completion: I-985 will be completed in Fall 2008 and I-85 will be completed in Spring 2009.

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Transportation District 2 (East Central Georgia)

I-20/I-520 Interchange Reconstruction
County: Richmond
Location: I-20/SR 402 from Belair Road to east of Wheeler Road and on I-520/SR 415 from west of Scott Nixon Memorial Parkway to east of Wheeler Road
Brief Description: 4.26 miles of interchange reconstruction.
Contract Amount: $191, 935,137
Start date: Summer 2007
Anticipated Completion: Summer 2010

I-20 Interchange Reconstruction at SR 142 and Alcovy Rd
County: Newton
Location: I-20/SR 402 from west of Alcovy Road to SR 142
Brief Description: 2.6 miles of construction for a bridge and approaches and interchange reconstruction. Project also includes widening for additional lanes, roadway reconstruction and intersection improvements on Alcovy Road.
Contract Amount: $55,710,002
Start date: Winter 2007
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2009

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Transportation District 3 (West Central Georgia)

I-75 Cable Barrier Installation
Counties: Bibb/ Monroe
Location: I-75 in Bibb & Monroe Counties
Brief Description: 13.39 miles of cable barrier installation in Bibb & Monroe Co
Anticipated Contract Amount: $2,593,000.00
Anticipated Start date: Summer 2008
Anticipated Completion: Summer 2009

I-75 and Sardis Church Rd - New Interchange & Widening
Counties: Bibb
Location: I-75 at Sardis Church Road in south Bibb County (MP 152)
Brief Description: Construction of new interchange and widening of existing I-75
Anticipated Contract Amount: $32,383,000.00
Anticipated Start date: Summer 2008
Anticipated Completion: Summer 2010

I-75/I-475 Interchange Reconstruction including 4 bridges
County: Bibb
Location: At I-75/SR 401 and I-475/SR
Brief Description: 3.7 miles of interchange reconstruction consisting of grading, drainage, base, plant mix paving and ramp reconstruction, including construction of four bridges.
Contract Amount: $83,451,036
Start date: Fall 2006
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2009

I-75 Bridge Reconstruction and Bridge Deck Rehabilitation at various locations
County: Bibb
Location: I-75/SR 401
Brief Description: Bridge reconstruction and bridge deck rehabilitation at various locations.
Contract Amount: $4,098,887
Start date: Winter 2007
Anticipated Completion: Winter 2008

I-85 Widening
Counties: Coweta, Meriwether
Location: I-85 from south of the Meriwether County Line to north of SR 34 (Bullsboro Drive).
Brief Description: 14.3 miles of widening for additional lanes and bridge reconstruction on 17 bridges. The project also includes installation of video detection systems.
Contract Amount: $203,223,577
Start date: Winter 2007
Anticipated Completion: Winter 2010

I-75/I-475 Interchange @ CR 740/Hartley Bridge Road
Counties: Bibb
Location: I-75/I-475 Interchange in south Bibb County
Brief Description: 3.730 miles of interchange reconstruction at I-75 and I-475 and includes construction of four new bridges and approaches
Contract Amount: $83,008,956.73
Start date: Fall 2006
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2009

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Transportation District 4 (Southwest Georgia)

I-75 Reconstruction – Five Projects
Counties:Cook, Tift, Turner, Crisp
Location:Five I-75 mainline widening and reconstruction projects extending from Cook County to Crisp County
Brief Description: 32 miles of reconstruction on the I-75 mainline; work will include the widening and reconstruction of several mainline bridges along this corridor
Contract Amount: Combined amount of all I-75 reconstruction work in Lowndes, Cook, Tift, Turner and Crisp counties is expected to exceed $640 million
Start date: Work has already begun on all five projects
Anticipated Completion: Each has individual completion dates, but all five projects are expected to be completed by Fall 2010

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Transportation District 5 (Southeast Georgia)

I-95 Widening – Five Projects
Counties: Glynn, McIntosh
Location: Five I-95 widening and reconstruction projects from approximately milepost 27 to milepost 59.
Brief Description: Widening I-95 from a four-lane to a six-lane roadway; work will included the widening and reconstruction of several bridges along this corridor.
Contract Amount: Combined amount of all I-95 widening work in the Brunswick area is expected to exceed $560 million.
Start date: All projects begin by Fall 2008.
Anticipated Completion: Each has individual completion dates, but all five projects are expected to be complete by Winter 2010

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Transportation District 6 (Northwest Georgia)

I-75 Concrete Rehabilitation Project
Counties: Cobb, Bartow
Location: I-75/SR401 from SR 5 connector (Barrett Parkway) to Glade Road
Brief Description: 8.9 miles of concrete paving on I-75/SR401.
Contract Amount: $81,269,465
Start date: Fall 2006
Anticipated Completion:Summer 2009

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Transportation District 7 (Metro Atlanta)

14th Street Bridge Project
County:Fulton
Location:I-75/SR401/I-85/SR 403 at 14th Street and reconstruction of 14th Street between Techwood Drive and West Peachtree Street (US 19/SR 9)
Brief Description: 2.1 miles of interchange reconstruction including construction of two bridges and approaches and the installation of video detection systems.
Contract Amount: $88,570,048
Start date: Spring 2007
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2010

I-75/I-85 (Downtown Connector) Resurfacing
County:Fulton
Location: I-75/I-85 northbound and southbound between University Avenue and 10th Street
Brief Description: 4.9 miles of milling and resurfacing
Contract Amount: $27,726,791
Start date: Spring 2008
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2008

SR 10/Memorial Dr at I-285 Interchange Reconstruction
County: DeKalb
Location: Memorial Drive (SR 10) at I-285
Brief Description: One mile of construction on two bridges and approaches, widening of ramps and interchange reconstruction. The project also includes relocation of George Luther Drive and installation of a CCTV system.
Contract Amount: $54,819,816
Start date: Summer 2006
Anticipated Completion: Winter 2009

US 29/SR 8/Lawrenceville Hwy at I-285 Interchange Reconstruction
County: DeKalb
Location: US 29/SR 8/Lawrenceville Highway at I-285
Brief Description: 1.2 miles of interchange reconstruction consisting of widening for additional lanes, grading, drainage, base, plant mix paving and ramp reconstruction. The project also includes construction of a bridge and approaches over I-285/ SR 407 and the relocation of Montreal Road.
Contract Amount: $23,312,671
Start date: Summer 2006
Anticipated Completion: Winter 2009

SR 92 at I-20 Bridge Replacement
County:Douglas
Location:State Route 92 at I-20
Brief Description: 0.966 mile of roadway reconstruction, intersection improvements and installation of intersection video detection systems on SR 92 at I-20. It also includes construction of a bridge and approaches over I-20, widening and reconstruction of bridge ramps and construction of a detour bridge
Contract Amount: $ 26,781,073
Start date: Winter 2007
Anticipated Completion: Winter 2009

I-75 Widening
County: Henry
Location: I-75 from I-675 to Eagles Landing Parkway
Brief Description: 1.42 miles of widening for an additional lane and resurfacing
Contract Amount: $11,541,886
Start date: Fall 2007
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2009

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