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Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Part of Buford Spring Connector remains closed as crews finish repairing cracks
Part of a major on-ramp to Interstate 85 remains shut down for the Monday morning commute. Crews are repairing the Buford Spring Connector Northbound ramp to I-85 Northbound. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The Georgia Department of Transportation shut down the ramp on Friday. Drainage issues caused the bridge to start sinking and then crack, according to GDOT. NewsDrone 2 flew over the ramp this weekend and could see progress being made. As of Monday morning, one left lane is now open. We're LIVE on site with what drivers need to know for the morning commute, on Channel 2 Action News This Morning. TRENDING STORIES: Man dies after tree falls on top of car in northeast GA Power restored for thousands after storms, but some still dealing with downed trees Stolen vehicle leads to police chase along I-20 [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Sinkhole shuts down Buford Highway on-ramp to I-85N, GDOT assessing
The Brief Buford Highway is closed at Interstate 85 while Georgia Department of Transportation officials inspect the bridge. GDOT says a sinkhole before the ramp is responsible for the closure. It's unclear when the road will re-open. ATLANTA - The ramp from Buford Highway to Interstate 85 northbound is currently closed and Georgia Department of Transportation officials are inspecting the area. What we know Officials say there is a sinkhole caused by a tunneling project which has impacted the roadway. The closure is causing backups during rush-hour Friday. Cheshire Bridge Road can be used as an alternate route. What they're saying "Settlement in a portion of the road was identified due to surface drainage issues. We will be reopening one lane shortly but motorists should expect intermittent full closures throughout the weekend for crews to perform necessary repairs," a spokesperson for GDOT wrote in a statement to FOX 5. What we don't know It's unclear what caused the sinkhole. No word on when the roadway will reopen. This is a developing story, and we will keep you updated as we learn more. The Source Information for this article came from original reporting by SKYFOX Traffic Team.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
GDOT asking for public feedback on proposed I-16 widening
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has recently proposed a widening of Interstate 16. According to GDOT, the proposed project would widen I-16 from two to three lanes eastbound and westbound between I-95 and (SR) 67 in Bulloch, Bryan, Effingham, and Chatham counties. As part of the widening, 20 bridges in 10 locations will also be widened or replaced. The proposed project will improve existing substandard pavement conditions within the I-16 corridor. GDOT is asking for comments on the proposed I-16 Widening project (P.I. 0020168 and 0020739) as part of the Public Information Open House (PHOH) comment period. The public is asked to review and submit comments on any aspect of the project. You can learn more about the proposed plan on GDOT's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
TRAFFIC ALERT: Overturned vehicle on I-95
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is reporting an overturned vehicle on I-95 Northbound before I-16 near Quacco Road. All lanes are closed. Use caution in the area and seek alternated routes. GDOT anticipates the closure until approximately 11:30 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Columbus road construction open house
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — The Georgia Department of Transportation is planning major upgrades for two busy Columbus Roadways, and they're asking for community feedback. The Georgia Department of Transportation, GDOT, and the Transportation Investment Act, TIA, program shared proposed upgrades along Andrews and Brennan Road. Both corridors carry two-lane traffic and have been flagged for safety concerns, including frequent rear-end crashes and poor pedestrian access. 'There were some high crash areas on Andrews, there was a bad skew and a lot of abnormally high crashes at that point.' Says TIA Regional Coordinator, William Eastin, 'Same thing on Brennan we'll be adding a turn lane to help alleviate some rear end collisions that we saw in the traffic data.' The projects are still in the concept phase, but early plans include improved lighting, landscaping, and features for pedestrian and cyclist safety. Eastin says now is the time for the public to weigh in before final designs and right-of-way acquisition begin. 'We've had some coordination with the city kind of going back and forth on what the needs were when the citizens voted.' says Eastin. Addressing the many construction projects currently in the works, Eastin said, 'There's going to be a lot of design, a lot of construction coming on. So just please be patient and drive safe and watch out for our construction workers that we have in the field.' Officials expect to begin advertising for construction by the end of 2026 and estimate a two-year construction period. Residents can review project materials online and submit comments through May 27th. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
