GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Lanes To Narrow on Jonesboro Road (SR 54) Bridge Spanning Interstate 75
Contact:Rick Parham (404) 631-1829
Reconstruction of the Jonesboro Road (State Route 54) bridge spanning Interstate 75 will require a lane shift for traffic beginning Friday, Jan. 9. Currently the bridge has five 12-foot lanes; with the lane shift, motorists will be funneled into five 10-foot lanes.
The lanes will be well marked with signage on the north and south ends of the bridge. Temporary barrier wall will separate traffic from workers on the bridge.
The bridge and intersection of State Route 54 at Interstate 75 in Morrow is undergoing a major facelift that will reconstruct bridges and add turn lanes with the goal of lessening current traffic congestion and preparing the community for future growth. Work began in mid-September and is scheduled for completion by Aug. 31, 2011.
The $46.4 million project will add northbound and southbound turn lanes on State Route 54 by widening the bridge now spanning Interstate 75. Ramps entering and exiting the Interstate will be widened to allow for future high-occupancy use (HOV-HOT). Closed circuit television (CCTV) and Intersection Video Detection Systems (VDS) will be installed to monitor traffic flow. Decorative fencing and lighting will be installed on the Jonesboro Road bridge over the Interstate. The entire intersection will be illuminated with high-mast lighting.
Motorists should anticipate delays on State Route 54 and on the Interstate due to lane closures and lane shifts. Work zones will be clearly marked and motorists are encouraged to reduce their speed in work zones to assure the safety of the public and the work crews. The work zone speed limit will be reduced and fines for speeding are doubled in a work zone. Signs will be posted alerting drivers to the work zone.
Motorists can access the Georgia Department of Transportation’s website, www.georgia-navigator.com, or call 511 for real-time traffic information.
Callers can also transfer to operators to request assistance or report incidents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More information is also available at www.511ga.org.
For information on the Georgia DOT and this project, please visit the GDOT Web site (www.dot.ga.gov) or call Rick Parham in the Office of Communications at (404) 631-1829.
The Georgia Department of Transportation is committed to providing a safe, seamless and sustainable transportation system that supports Georgia’s economy and is sensitive to both its citizens and its environment. For general information on the Georgia DOT, please visit our Web site (www.dot.ga.gov).
