Drivers in Coweta County will need to find a new route this Halloween weekend as crews close a busy intersection for paving work.
What’s Happening: The Georgia Department of Transportation will close the intersection of US 29 and State Route 14 at State Route 154 starting Friday, October 31 at 9 p.m. through Sunday, November 2 at 10 p.m.
- Crews will pave railroad tracks at the intersection.
- Warning signs will alert drivers before they reach the closed area.
What’s Important: The detour will send drivers onto I-85, adding extra time to trips through the area.
The Detour: Drivers heading north on State Route 14 should turn right on State Route 74 and take I-85 South to Exit 51 at State Route 154. Drivers heading south on State Route 14 should turn left on State Route 34 and take I-85 North to Exit 51 at State Route 154.
What to Know: The work schedule could change if weather causes problems. Drivers can check for updates by calling 511, visiting 511ga.org, or downloading the Georgia 511 app.
The Sources: Georgia Department of Transportation
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
