Politics & Government
Piedmont Road To Close At I-85 For Bridge Rebuild Project
The 24-hour closure is needed to allow Georgia DOT contractors to set beams for the I-85 bridge rebuilding project.
ATLANTA, GA -- A portion of Piedmont Road will close Tuesday morning to allow contractors with the Georgia Department of Transportation to set beams for the Interstate 85 rebuild project.
The road will close at its intersection with I-85 from 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 25 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, the agency said.
"This stage of the project represents yet another critical milestone in Georgia DOT’s stated goal of reopening I-85 on or before June 15," it added.
Find out what's happening in Midtownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Motorists who regularly use Piedmont Road near I-85 are advised to plan ahead to avoid this route during the specified hours.
As always, motorists traveling in the affected areas are reminded to reduce their speeds while traveling through the work zone.
Find out what's happening in Midtownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Georgia DOT urges motorists to wear seatbelts, eliminate distractions behind the wheel and plan their routes before getting on the road by calling 511 for real-time information.
Image via Patch
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
