Safety Improvements Planned For Riverside Drive Roundabouts

SANDY SPRINGS, GA -- The Georgia Department of Transportation will soon begin work on implementing various safety improvements to the northbound and southbound roundabouts at the Riverside Drive interchange at Interstate 285 in Sandy Springs.

Contractors will perform construction work on four consecutive weekends starting June 2, weather permitting. While no detours will be required for the project, motorists and residents should note there will be lane closures throughout the duration of the work.

Work will begin Fridays after the evening commute and will end on the following Monday prior to the morning commute. The surrounding community should expect to hear noise due to contractors using heavy equipment to break and move concrete, the state said.

Here's the breakdown of the schedule Georgia DOT contractors plan to follow:

• 9 p.m. Friday, June 2 to 5 a.m. Monday, June 5: northbound roundabout work will take place on the east side.
• 9 p.m. Friday, June 9 to 5 a.m. Monday, June 12: northbound roundabout work will take place on the west side.
• 9 p.m. Friday, June 16 to 5 a.m. Monday, June 19: southbound work will get underway on the east side.
• 9 p.m. Friday, June 23 to 5 a.m. Monday, June 26: southbound work will be held on the west side.

GDOT notes off-duty police officers will be on hand throughout the construction period to assist with any needs that may arise. Of course, motorists are cautioned to reduce their speed while traveling through work zones, pay attention and watch out for workers.

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