Drivers in Cherokee County should prepare for delays as lane closures hit Bells Ferry Road starting Wednesday, affecting the busy morning and afternoon school commute times.
🚧 Why It Matters: The closures will impact traffic during peak school hours (8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) when parents and buses are already navigating congested roads, potentially causing significant delays for families and commuters in the area.
🚦 What’s Happening: Contractors working on the Georgia Department of Transportation’s widening project will implement rolling lane closures from Wednesday through Friday.
- Work will begin north of Victoria Road and progress northward along the project corridor
- Closures will be in effect during school hours, precisely when traffic is typically heaviest
🔍 Between the Lines: The timing of these closures during school hours means drivers should plan alternate routes or allow extra travel time, especially for school drop-offs and pick-ups.
🗓️ Plan Ahead: The project is part of GDOT’s ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow on Bells Ferry Road, but short-term pain will precede the long-term gain of wider roads and better traffic management.
The Sources: Georgia Department of Transportation, Cherokee County Government.
[mailerlite_form form_id=43]