Macon-Bibb County...
I-16/I-75 Interchange Improvement Project Update
I-16 WB Traffic Shift Scheduled to Begin July 17
MACON-BIBB - Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will continue construction activities related to the I-16/I-75 Interchange Improvement Project next week in Macon-Bibb. Weather and on-site conditions permitting, the scheduled activity beginning Fri., July 17 is listed below.
Traffic Shift:
Fri. July 17 - 9 pm to 5 am the following day:
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Traffic will be shifted onto the newly constructed lanes along the corridor on I-16 Westbound from mile post 2 to mile post 1B (Second Street exit).
The I-16/I-75 Interchange Improvement Project is a $620 million safety and mobility megaproject. With its massive scope to widen and reconstruct I-16, I-75 and their interchange in Macon-Bibb, this project is being delivered in seven design and construction phases that will continue through 2030. When complete, new CD lanes, additional interstate lanes, new interstate on-and off-ramps, upgrades to 11 bridges, new walls, upgraded drainage systems, etc. will deliver safer and improved mobility for Macon-Bibb's local commuters and businesses, regional travelers and commercial freight from the Georgia southern coast to destinations within the state and throughout the U.S.
Advisory: Dates may change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while traveling through work zones. Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit 511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app.
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