G-DOT Lane Closures This Week on I-85 NB in Banks County

Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation construction partners will narrow I-85 NB to one lane at night beginning this week on Interstate 85/in Banks County starting in Commerce.

Crews will begin resurfacing as a part of ongoing concrete pavement maintenance. This work will continue nightly from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Friday and should be completed by late August 2022.

Work will start at milepost 149 in Commerce and extend to milepost 154. Travel lanes will be reduced to one lane during pavement maintenance.

All I-85 North and Southbound motorists should expect heavy delays in that area. Motorists are advised to reduce speeds as they travel through this work zone.

Message signs, barrels, and cones will be utilized to alert the public of the upcoming changes.

Drivers should be aware that personnel and equipment will be operating in close proximity to travel lanes.

Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions.

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