GDOT: Traffic Impacts for the I-16 at I-95 Improvement Projects Through August 29

Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) construction partners will close interstate lanes at the locations below for the 16@95 Improvement Projects, which will widen Interstate 16 (I-16) and reconstruct the I-16/I-95 Interchange. The lane closures are necessary for widening activities for I-16 and bridge work at the I-16/I-516 Interchange.

NOTE: Detour information is shown in red text.

Daytime Closures
Monday, August 25, through Thursday, August 28, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, August 29, 8 a.m. to Noon
Intermittent, right- and left-lane closures at the following locations

• I-16 westbound from the I-16/I-516 Interchange (MP 164) to the I-16/I-95 Interchange (MP 157)

Monday, August 25, through Thursday, August 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, August 29, 9 a.m. to Noon
Intermittent, right- and left-lane closures at the following locations

• I-16 eastbound from the I-16/I-95 Interchange (MP 157) to I-16/I-516 Interchange (MP 164)

Monday, August 25, through Thursday, August 28, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, August 29, 8 a.m. to Noon
Intermittent, right- and left-lane closures at the following locations

• I-516 westbound at the I-16 Interchange from MP 5 to MP 6
• I-516 eastbound at the I-16 Interchange from MP 6 to MP 5

Nighttime Closures

Monday, August 25, through Thursday, August 28, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Intermittent, right- and left-lane closures at the following locations

• I-16 westbound from the I-16/I-516 Interchange (MP 164) to the I-16/I-95 Interchange (MP 157)
• I-16 eastbound from the I-16/I-95 Interchange (MP 157) to the I-16/I-516 Interchange (MP 164)

Monday, August 25, through Thursday, August 28, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Double-lane closures at the following locations

• I-95 northbound @ I-16 overpass (MP 98 to MP 100)
• I-95 southbound @ I-16 overpass (MP 101 to MP 98)

Monday, August 25, through Thursday, August 28, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Intermittent, right- and left-lane closures at the following locations

• I-516 westbound at the I-16 Interchange from MP 5 to MP 6
• I-516 eastbound at the I-16 Interchange from MP 6 to MP 5

CONTINUOUS CLOSURE
 
Friday, August 22, through Monday, August 25, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Continuous)
Continuous lane closure at the following location

• I-16 westbound at the I-16/I-516 Interchange (MP 164)
• I-16 eastbound at the I-16/I-516 Interchange (MP 164)

ADVANCE NOTICE & DETOURS
Note: Closures and detours will be coordinated to ensure proper maintenance of traffic.
 
Monday, August 25, through Thursday, August 28, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Nightly) 

• I-16 westbound to I-95 northbound ramp (Exit 157B) (Map)

Motorists traveling on I-16 westbound take the exit for I-95 southbound (Exit 157), exit at SR 204 (Exit 94), turn left off the ramp, then turn left to access I-95 northbound.
 
Monday, August 25, through Thursday, August 28, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Nightly)   

• I-16 westbound to I-95 southbound (157A) (Map)

Motorists traveling on I-16 westbound should exit onto I-95 northbound (Exit 157B) then exit at US Highway 80 (Exit 102) turn left off the ramp, then turn left to access I-95 southbound.
 
Monday, August 25, through Thursday, August 28, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Nightly)   

• I-95 southbound to I-16 westbound ramp (Exit 99B) (Map)

Motorists traveling on I-95 southbound should continue past the I-16/I-95 Interchange, exit at SR 204 (Exit 94), turn left off the ramp, then turn left to access I-95 northbound, then take the I-16 westbound ramp (Exit 99B)
 
Monday, August 25, through Thursday, August 28, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Nightly)   

• I-95 southbound to I-16 eastbound ramp (Exit 99A) (Map)

Motorists traveling on I-95 southbound should continue past the I-16/I-95 interchange, exit at SR 204 (Exit 94) turn left off the ramp, then turn left to access I-95 northbound, then take the I-16 eastbound ramp (Exit 99A).
 
Monday, August 25, through Thursday, August 28, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Nightly)   

• I-95 northbound to I-16 westbound ramp (Exit 99B) (Map)

Motorists traveling on I-95 northbound should continue past the I-16/I-95 interchange, exit at US Highway 80 (Exit 102) turn left off the ramp, then turn left to access I-95 southbound, then take the I-16 westbound ramp (Exit 99B).
 
Monday, August 25, through Thursday, August 28, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Nightly)   

• I-95 northbound to I-16 eastbound ramp (Exit 99A) (Map)

Motorists traveling on I-95 northbound should continue past the I-16/I-95 Interchange, exit at US Hwy 80 (Exit 102) turn left off the ramp, then turn left to access I-95 southbound, then take the I-16 eastbound ramp (Exit 99A)

LONG-TERM CLOSURE
 
June 26, 2022, through August 31, 2025
Tremont Road under I-16 (Map)

• Motorists traveling on Tremont Road north of I-16 should take Telfair Road northbound, turn right on West Gwinnett Street, turn right onto I-516 eastbound, then exit at Tremont Road (Exit 4)
• Motorists traveling on Tremont Road south of I-16 should take I-516 westbound to West Gwinnett Street (Exit 6), turn left on West Gwinnett Street, then left on Telfair Road to access Tremont Road north of I-16

Labor Day holiday work restrictions will be in place from Friday, August 29, 2025, at noon to Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 5 a.m. No road closures or work, except Tremont Road, that restricts or interferes with traffic will be conducted during this time frame.

Advisory: Exact time may change due to weather conditions. There may be intermittent traffic pacing and lane and ramp closures that occur within the work zone in addition to this notice. Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, reduce their speed while traveling through work zones, stay alert, and watch for workers. Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit 511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app.

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