At the request of Georgia Power, Georgia DOT announces I-16 traffic paces on Sunday, June 22 in Candler County. The traffic paces will be utilized for the removal of three power lines that cross I-16 at mile marker 102.8 near the City of Metter. These power lines must be lowered to the ground and cut for removal. This work is weather contingent.
Traffic will be paced simultaneously in both directions at 20 m.p.h. typically not exceeding 15 minutes. Law Enforcement will be piloting the traffic paces to maximize safety, entering the highway westbound at mile marker 106.5 and eastbound at mile marker 99.5. Law Enforcement will also be positioned on Exit 104 westbound entrance ramp to prevent traffic from entering I-16 during traffic pace.
Message boards will be placed on I-16 two miles prior to the starting pace location to alert drivers. When the utility work is completed all traffic will be released and allowed to return to normal traffic flow.
As always, for information about travel conditions on Georgia’s interstates and state routes, call 511 before getting on the road. Georgia 511 is a free phone service that provides real-time traffic and travel information statewide, including traffic conditions, incidents, lane closures, and delays. Callers can transfer to operators to request assistance or report incidents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In southeast Georgia, you can also request CHAMP roadside assistance by calling 511. More information is available at www.511ga.org.
