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Interstate closure advisory for the 16@95 improvement projects

The Georgia Department of Transportation will implement lane closures on Interstate 16 and surrounding interchanges from January 13 to January 18 as part of the 16@95 Improvement Projects, which include widening and bridge work. Motorists should expect delays, reduced speeds, and intermittent closures during both daytime and nighttime hours.
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WHAT: 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 Interstate 16 (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.

WHEN/WHERE:      
 
Daytime Closures
 
Monday, January 13, through Saturday, January 18, 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, January 13, through Saturday, January 18, 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, January 13, through Saturday, January 18, 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

 
Nighttime Closures
 
Monday, January 13, through Saturday, January 18, 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, January 13, through Saturday, January 18, 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)

Advisory: Exact time 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.