Traffic Control Operation in Franklin County

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) and construction partner Tidewell Construction Company will be installing I Beams for stage one of the I-85 Southbound bridge in Franklin County.  Slow-moving PSC haul trucks will be entering and leaving the interstate on Wednesday, September 7,  and Thursday, September 8, 2022, from 10am until 4pm in Franklin County on I-85 Southbound at exits 160 to 164.  Beam haul trucks will be slowing down in order to exit the interstate into the staging area. This will not be a traffic pace or a lane closure operation.  The exact dates may change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are cautioned to reduce their speed while traveling through work zones, stay alert, and watch for workers. Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions by calling 511, visiting 511ga.org, or downloading the Georgia 511 app.