Politics & Government

New Lane on SR 316 Set to Open

Good news for Gwinnett drivers! The lane is scheduled to open in time for your evening commute.

After nearly , a new lane on State Route 316 will open Friday afternoon, just in time for the evening rush hour.

The new lane on SR 316 eastbound runs from the I-85 split to Sugarloaf Parkway.

Gwinnett County will hold an official ribbon cutting ceremony Friday at 4pm at overlooking SR 316. District 3 Commissioner Mike Beaudreau is scheduled to speak at the event.

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Funding for this project came from SPLOST programs.

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