Single-lane closured expected in Jackson County

Single lane closures on I-85 in Jackson County will occur nightly next week as construction activities continue for the I-85 widening project.

Beginning Monday night, clearing activity and work on the Spout Springs Road overpass at milepost 122 will necessitate closing a single lane of I-85 northbound between Hamilton Mill Road in Gwinnett County and SR 211 in Barrow County. Work will occur nightly between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. through Friday night.

Southbound motorists should anticipate single lane closures between SR 211 in Barrow County and Hamilton Mill Road in Gwinnett County for work on Spout Springs Road overpass beginning Wednesday night. Work will occur nightly between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. through Friday night.

Drivers are advised to obey posted speed limits and traffic control measures inside the project limits. Additional information about the I-85 Widening project can be found at http://www.dot.ga.gov/BS/Projects/SpecialProjects/I85WideningI985SR53.