Commuters in the northern part of the Perimeter have something to celebrate. As part of the Transform 285/400 project, Georgia Department of Transportation construction partners opened a new access point from I-285 eastbound to Ashford Dunwoody Road on Sunday, according to a press release.
The new access point serves as the exit ramp for drivers on I-285 eastbound heading to Ashford Dunwoody Road (Exit 29). Drivers traveling to Ashford Dunwoody Road previously had to exit more than one mile before the previous exit ramp’s access point.
“We’re pleased to see the completion of another major milestone,” Georgia DOT P3 Project Manager Marlo Clowers said. “As we always have, we ask the public to pay close attention to the changes in the roadway, be mindful of the work and the workers in the area, and please proceed with caution.”
Drivers choosing this lane will not have return access to I-285 eastbound, and those who miss the new exit must proceed to Chamblee Dunwoody Road (Exit 30) for return access to Ashford Dunwoody Road from I-285 westbound. Now motorists entering I-285 eastbound from Peachtree Dunwoody Road will no longer be able to access Ashford Dunwoody Road. Local access from Peachtree Dunwoody Road to Ashford Dunwoody Road will be available via Lake Hearn Drive.
Opening these movements will allow crews to continue critical construction activity in the I-285/SR 400 Interchange. This opening precedes lane closures in both directions between Roswell Road and Ashford Dunwoody Road early next month to perform bridge construction along I-285 over Peachtree Dunwoody Road, SR 400, and Glenridge Drive.
When completed, the Transform 285/400 project will improve operational efficiency, save 12,500 hours per-day of driving time and prevent worsening traffic delays over time, and improve safety for those traveling through the I-285/SR 400 Interchange. Advanced signage and various message boards will assist motorists navigating the roadway and ramp configuration.
Information: www.dot.ga.gov/BuildSmart/Projects/Pages/I285SR400.aspx
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