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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
I-20 eastbound shut down for crash blocking all lanes
Interstate 20 eastbound is shut down in all lanes due to a rollover crash before the Thornton Road exit. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation's 511 mapping service, the crash happened around 2:05 p.m. The I-20 westbound side is experiencing delays as well, according to Triple Team Traffic. In the meantime, an alternate route is available by using Highway 78/Veterans Memorial Highway, Triple Team Traffic said. It was not immediately clear what caused the crash or if anyone was injured. Channel 2 Action News has reached out to the Georgia State Patrol for more information. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Falcons legend Deion Sanders says he is cancer free after bladder removal surgery 2 dead, 29 injured in 12 different Atlanta shootings over the weekend Alzheimer's research at Emory shows promise in slowing disease [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Automotive
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Private companies could shell out billions for new express lanes on GA 400
Over the next couple of weeks, parts of GA 400 will see occasional lane and shoulder closures as the Georgia Department of Transportation sets the stage for future construction on express lanes. The new express lanes, which Channel 2 Action News first told you about in August, will run 16 miles from the North Springs MARTA station into Forsyth County. Two lanes in each direction will run from the North Springs MARTA station to McGinnis Ferry Road, and one lane in each direction will run from McGinnis Ferry to just north of McFarland Parkway. But GDOT tells Channel 2's Michael Doudna says any closures you see in that area for now are part of its planning stages. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'We see about 270,000 cars a day on SR 400, and we know in the future, that's going to be 350,000 a day,' GDOT Commissioner Russell McMurry said. Some single lanes have been closed nightly for the last week as workers do Geotech work to plan ahead. Under the current plan, private companies would cover the $4.6 billion construction cost, pay $4 billion to the state and cover maintenance. In exchange, they would get 50 years of the Peach Pass user fees for those lanes. TRENDING STORIES: Manhunt underway after woman, child shot, killed at DeKalb apartment complex 'He's just out there': Grandmother very concerned about Clayton State student missing from hospital The streak of rainy days continues There is no word on how much the private companies expect to make, but the hope from the state is that it can be mutually beneficial for everyone. 'When motorists choose to use the express lane system, then it frees up space in the managed lanes, so it frees up space for all users,' GDOT spokesperson Natalie Dale said. If private companies shell out $8.6 billion for construction and payments to the state, they'll need to get $172 million a year for each of the 50 years they would get Peach Pass fees to recoup their money. The plan calls for construction to begin as early as August and be complete in 2031. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- 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
07-06-2025
- Automotive
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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.
