Butts and Lamar Counties...
I-75 Southbound Drainage Work
WHAT: The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) contractor will begin drainage work on I-75 Southbound to install a new drainage pipe beneath the interstate, extending into the median.
WHEN: Beginning Thursday, October 29, 2026, with left-lane closures from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through January 2027.
WHERE: I-75 Southbound between mileposts 200 and 201 in Butts County. Additional shoulder work is planned on I-75 Northbound near milepost 198.4 to repair a damaged drainage pipe.
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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