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Lane closures announced amid I-285/400 construction project

Artist’s rendering depicts the interchange of I-285 and Ga. 400 after its completion. More construction-related lane closures have been announced for both roads. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Artist’s rendering depicts the interchange of I-285 and Ga. 400 after its completion. More construction-related lane closures have been announced for both roads. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
By Joshua Sharpe
March 3, 2017

Weather permitting, contractors plan to close lanes on Ga. 400 overnight in the coming days as part of I-285/400 interchange upgrades.

The closures, which are part of a major redesign of the interchange, start Sunday and run through next Friday, March 10, the Georgia Department of Transportation said.

The times and locations are:

  • Sunday through Friday, nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. One right lane on 400 southbound between Abernathy Road and Hammond Drive.
  • Sunday through Friday, nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. One left lane on the 400 southbound exit ramp to Hammond Drive.
  • Monday through Friday, nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Alternating right lanes on 400 northbound and southbound between the Glenridge Connector and Hammond Drive.
  • Monday through Friday, nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. One left lane from Johnson Ferry Road to the Hammond Drive entry ramp from I-285 eastbound into 400 northbound.

The times may change due to weather or other factors, GDOT said. Real-time information on work status and traffic conditions are available by calling 511, visiting 511ga.org or checking the Georgia 511 app.

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