Riverside Drive Bridge Closure Starts Friday in Sandy Springs

SANDY SPRINGS, GA -- This weekend, motorists are advised to find alternate routes around Riverside Drive near Interstate 285 in Sandy Springs.

That's because contractors with the Georgia Department of Transportation will close the bridge over I-285 and one eastbound lane on the interstate under the structure for maintenance work, the agency said.

Weather permitting, the closure will kick off at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5 and will remain in place until 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8. The closures are also expected to continue from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12 to Aug. 15; and 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19 to Monday, Aug. 22.

GDOT has shared the following detour routes to help you get around the closure:

For motorists exiting I-285 westbound, coming from Coldstream Court, nearby residents, or vehicles traveling south on Riverside Drive from outside the perimeter:

To continue south on Riverside Drive, travel north on Riverside Drive to Heards Ferry Road. Turn right on Heards Ferry Road and continue to Mount Vernon Highway. Turn right on Mount Vernon Highway and continue to Riverside Drive. This route will lead drivers to Riverside Drive south of the bridge closure. To get to I-285 east, Fox Ridge Lane or Fair Oaks Manor, turn right on Riverside Drive.

For motorists exiting I-285 eastbound, coming from Fair Oaks Manor, Fox Ridge, Kairos Church, nearby residents, or vehicles traveling north on Riverside Drive from inside the perimeter:

To continue north on Riverside Drive, travel south on Riverside Drive to Mount Vernon Highway. Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway. Continue on Mount Vernon Highway to Heards Ferry Road. Turn left onto Heards Ferry Road and continue to Riverside Drive. To take I-285 west or Coldstream Court, turn left onto Riverside Drive.

The closures are part of GDOT's efforts to improve the interchange, and officials believe the installation of roundabouts will greatly enhance the safety of the area.

Detour signs will be in place to help direct traffic, and motorists are cautioned to reduce their speed while traveling through work zones, pay attention and watch for workers.

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Map via Georgia DOT