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Interstate closure advisory: 16@95 Improvement Projects

The 16@95 Improvement Projects will widen I-16 and reconstruct the I-16/I-95 Interchange
Interstate Closure for the 16@95 Improvement Projects
Image courtesy of Georgia Department of Transportation

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 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.

DAYTIME CLOSURES

Monday, May 16, through Saturday, May 21, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Daily)
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, May 16, through Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Daily)
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, May 16, through Saturday, May 21, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Daily)
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

OVERNIGHT CLOSURES

Monday, May 16, through Saturday, May 21, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Nightly)
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, May 16, through Saturday, May 21, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Nightly)
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)

NIGHTTIME CLOSURES AND DETOURS

Monday, May 16, through Friday, May 20, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  • I-16 eastbound to I-516 westbound ramp (Exit 164B) (Map)

Motorists traveling on I-16 eastbound should take the I-516 eastbound ramp (Exit 164A), then exit at US 17/US 80/Ogeechee Road (Exit 3), turn left off the ramp, then turn left to access I-516 westbound.

Tuesday, May 17, through Friday, May 20, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  • I-16 eastbound to I-95 southbound ramp (Exit 157A) (Map)

Motorists traveling on I-16 eastbound should continue on I-16 eastbound and take the Dean Forest Road ramp (Exit 160), turn left onto Dean Forest Road, turn left onto I-16 westbound, then take Exit 157A to access I-95 southbound.

Memorial Day holiday work restrictions will be in place beginning Friday, May 27, at noon until Monday, May 30, at 10 p.m. No lane closures or work that restricts or interferes with traffic will be conducted during these time frames.

Advisory: Exact times 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.

Additional project information is available at https://majormobilityga.com/projects/i1695improvements/