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Chatham County interstate closure advisory

Construction partners will close interstate lanes at the locations below for the 16@95 Improvement Projects
GDOT Road work ahead
Credit: GDOT

Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) construction partners will close interstate lanes at the locations below for the 16@95 Improvement Projects, which will widen I-16 and reconstruct the I-16/I-95 Interchange. The lane closures are necessary for widening activities for I-16 and bridge work at the I-16/I-516 Interchange.

Daytime closures

Monday, October 3, through Saturday, October 8, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Intermittent right and left lane closures at the following locations

  • I-16 westbound from the I-16/I-516 Interchange (MP 164) to the I-16/I-95 Interchange (MP 157)

Monday, October 3, through Saturday, October 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Intermittent right and left lane closures at the following locations

  • I-16 eastbound from the I-16/I-95 Interchange (MP 157) to I-16/I-516 Interchange (MP 164)

Monday, October 3, through Saturday, October 8, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Intermittent right and left lane closures at the following locations

  • I-516 westbound at the I-16 Interchange from MP 5 to MP 6
  • I-516 eastbound at the I-16 Interchange from MP 6 to MP 5

Overnight closures

Monday, October 3, through Saturday, October 8, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Intermittent right and left lane closures at the following locations

  • I-16 westbound from the I-16/I-516 Interchange (MP 164) to the I-16/I-95 Interchange (MP 157)
  • I-16 eastbound from the I-16/I-95 Interchange (MP 157) to the I-16/I-516 Interchange (MP 164)

Monday, October 3, through Saturday, October 8, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Double lane closures at the following locations

  • I-95 northbound @ I-16 overpass (MP 98 to MP 100)
  • I-95 southbound @ I-16 overpass (MP 101 to MP 98)

Nighttime closures and detours

Monday, October 3, through Friday, October 7, 2022, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. (The closure will occur on one night during this time frame. Due to uncertainties surrounding Hurricane Ian, the final date has not been determined. Monitor message boards for additional information.) 

  • I-16 eastbound at the I-16/I-95 Interchange (Map)

Motorists traveling on I-16 eastbound should take the I-95 southbound ramp (Exit 157A) exit at SR 204 (Exit 94) turn left off the ramp, then turn left to access I-95 northbound, then take the I-16 eastbound ramp (Exit 99A).

Monday, October 3, through Friday, October 7, 2022, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. (The closure will occur on one night during this time frame. Due to uncertainties surrounding Hurricane Ian, the final date has not been determined. Monitor message boards for additional information.)

  • I-95 southbound to I-16 eastbound ramp (Exit 99A) (Map)

Motorists traveling on I-95 southbound should continue past the I-16/I-95 Interchange, exit at SR 204 (Exit 94) turn left off the ramp, then turn left to access I-95 northbound, then take the I-16 eastbound ramp.

Monday, October 3, through Friday, October 7, 2022, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. (The closure will occur on one night during this time frame. Due to uncertainties surrounding Hurricane Ian, the final date has not been determined. Monitor message boards for additional information.)

  • I-16 eastbound to I-95 northbound ramp (Exit 157B) (Map)

Motorists traveling on I-16 eastbound should exit to I-95 southbound (exit 157A), exit at SR 204 (Exit 94) turn left off the ramp, then turn left to access I-95 northbound.

Long-term closure

June 2, 2022, through May 31, 2023

  • Tremont Road under I-16 (Map)

Note: Tremont Road will be open during holiday work restriction time frames.

  • Motorists traveling on Tremont Road north of I-16 should take Telfair Road northbound, turn right on West Gwinnett Street, turn right onto I-516 eastbound, then exit at Tremont Road (Exit 4).
  • Motorists traveling on Tremont Road south of I-16 should take I-516 westbound to West Gwinnett Street (Exit 6), turn left on West Gwinnett Street, then left on Telfair Road to access Tremont Road north of I-16.

Advisory: Exact times may change due to weather conditions. There may be intermittent traffic pacing and lane and ramp closures that occur within the work zone in addition to this notice. Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, reduce their 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. 

Additional project information is available at
https://majormobilityga.com/projects/i1695improvements/