The Georgia Department of Transportation announces lane closures on Interstate 85 between Exit 47 (State Route 34) and Exit 61 (State Route 74/Senoia Road) beginning Friday, October 17, through Friday, October 24. The closures are subject to change based on weather conditions.

-- Interstate 85 Northbound Double Lane Closure Friday, Oct. 17, through Monday, Oct. 20
Near mileposts 60-61
TIME: 7 p.m. – 5 a.m.
2 left lanes closed; 1 lane remains open to traffic, for work near Exit 61 (SR 74/Senoia Road)

-- Interstate 85 Southbound Lane Closures
Friday, Oct. 17, through Monday, Oct. 20
Near mileposts 60-61
TIME: 7 PM – 5 AM
1 left lane closed; 2 lanes remain open to traffic, for work near Exit 61 (SR 74/Senoia Road)

Interstate 85 Northbound Lane Closures
Monday, Oct. 20, through Friday, Oct. 24
Near mileposts 52-61
TIME: 8:30 AM – 7 PM
1 left lane closed; 2 lanes remain open to traffic, for work near Exit 51 (SR 154/McCollum-Sharpsburg Road)

Interstate 85 Southbound Lane Closures
Monday, Oct. 20, through Friday, Oct. 24
Near mileposts 61-49
TIME: 6 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
1 left lane closed; 2 lanes remain open to traffic, for work near Exit 61 (SR 74/Senoia Road)

Interstate 85 Northbound Lane Closures
Tuesday, Oct. 21, through Wednesday, Oct. 22
Near mileposts 47.5-49
TIME: 9 p.m. – 5 a.m.
1 left lane closed; 2 lanes remain open to traffic, for work near Exit 47 (SR 34)

Interstate 85 Northbound Lane Closures
Tuesday, Oct. 21, through Wednesday, Oct. 22
Near mileposts 49-50
TIME: 9 a.m. – 5 a.m.
1 left lane closed; 2 lanes remain open to traffic, for work near Exit 47 (SR 34)

The scheduled completion date for this project is December 31, 2009. Motorists should expect shoulder and lane closures on a continuing basis and are advised to use extra caution in construction work zones.

Speed limits have been reduced and will be strictly enforced. Message boards, signs, barricades, barrels and cones will be utilized to alert and channel motorists through the area.

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 (www.dot.ga.gov).

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