ATLANTA — The planned full closure of I-285 in the metro Atlanta area this weekend has been postponed due to inclement weather, Georgia Department of Transportation officials announced.
Instead, Georgia Department of Transportation officials say crews will close two left lanes in each direction between Cascade Road and SR 166/Langford Parkway from 9 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday.
The closures are part of the ongoing I-285 Westside Rebuild project.
GDOT officials said “instead of these full closure operations, crews for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will install lane closures on I-285 between Cascade Road and SR 166/Langford Parkway from 9 p.m. on Friday, August 28, until 5 a.m. on Monday, August 31.”
GDOT officials say a contractor has also provided tentative dates for two full weekend closures in September: Sept. 11-14 and Sept. 25-28.
Those closures could change depending on weather and roadway conditions, GDOT officials add.
“Drivers should exercise caution in and around work zones, wear seatbelts, follow signage guidance, reduce speed, move over one lane, when possible, to ensure the safety of crews, and avoid distractions behind the wheel,” GDOT officials said.
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