DEKALB COUNTY, GA–Climate allowing, Georgia Division of Transportation (Georgia DOT) building companions will open the brand new Interstate 285 southbound to I-20 eastbound ramp in a single day on Friday, Might 16, into the morning of Saturday, Might 17, as a part of the I-285/I-20 East Interchange challenge.
This opening is a major milestone for the challenge in reconstructing key interstate-to-interstate connections at one of many nation’s most congested interchanges to enhance security and mobility for metro Atlanta and the area.
The entry level for the brand new ramp will happen earlier (simply to the north of the present ramp) and can carry autos over the interchange to I-20 eastbound. As soon as motorists attain the top of the ramp, they may merge into the widened barrier-separated connecting lane, referred to as a collector-distributor lane. As within the current configuration, motorists will nonetheless have the choice to exit onto Wesley Chapel Street or proceed onto I-20 eastbound.
This new flyover ramp offers a extra gradual curve to reinforce security by decreasing the necessity for dramatic pace reductions and thereby decreasing the potential for crashes. The graphic above reveals the alignment of the brand new ramp in inexperienced and the present ramp that shall be eliminated in pink.
The brand new flyover ramp will keep a two-lane configuration, with a widened inside shoulder. Short-term signage is at the moment in place alongside I-285 to alert motorists of the upcoming visitors shift to the brand new configuration.
As with all challenge, the development schedule is topic to vary as a consequence of climate or different elements. Site visitors impacts shall be up to date recurrently through GA 511, the challenge web site, and Georgia DOT social media.
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