Traffic Pattern Shift in Stephens County beginning mid-September

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) and construction partner Williams Contracting Company LLC will be working on replacing the existing 88-year-old bridge on SR 17A over Toccoa Creek in the City of Toccoa in Stephens County.  There will be a traffic pattern shift. The speed limit in the area will decrease to 35mph for the duration of the construction, which begins on Thursday, September 15, 2022, and runs for four months.  The new traffic pattern will be shifted to the right 1,000 feet past Presley Street traveling northbound up to Kincaid Drive. Motorists will have total access to side streets during construction.  Crews will replace the 1935 bridge with a new 125-foot-long bridge with a bike lane and sidewalks. Please drive carefully through the construction area and adhere to the new speed limit.  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.