Contractors for Georgia Department of Transportation will install overnight closures on I-75 at Akers Mill Road in Cobb County this weekend.
These closures are related to the construction of new direct connection access ramps at Akers Mill Road to the recently-completed I-75/I-575 Northwest Corridor Express Lanes.
Weather and on-site conditions permitting, these are the scheduled closures:
8 p.m. on Friday, December 9 until 6 a.m. on Saturday
- Two left lanes OR three right lanes will be closed on the I-75 northbound/Cumberland Boulevard ramp to I-285 eastbound under Akers Mill Road
- Three right lanes will be closed on I-75 southbound under Akers Mill Road OR
- Two left lanes will be closed on the I-285 westbound ramp to I-75 southbound/Cumberland Boulevard under Akers Mill Road
8 p.m. on Sunday, December 11 until 5 a.m. on Monday
- Three right lanes will be closed on the I-75 northbound/Cumberland Boulevard ramp to I-285 eastbound under Akers Mill Road
- Two left lanes will be closed on the I-285 westbound ramp to I-75 southbound/Cumberland Boulevard under Akers Mill Rd
Lane closures help ensure safety for work crews and drivers in the work zone. On-site message boards and signage will alert approaching drivers of the closures in advance. This $19.6 million project is scheduled for completion spring 2023.
On-site message boards and signage will give drivers advance notice of the upcoming closures. Motorists are advised to expect delays and use alternate routes, 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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