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Drivers on I-985 can expect lane closures near Flowery Branch

Drivers on I-985 can expect lane closures near Flowery Branch between Exit 12, Spout Springs Road and Exit 16 in Oakwood. (Google Maps)
Drivers on I-985 can expect lane closures near Flowery Branch between Exit 12, Spout Springs Road and Exit 16 in Oakwood. (Google Maps)
By Karen Huppertz
June 4, 2019

As construction continues on the I-985 and Exit 14 Interchange project, drivers can expect lane closures through June 7 near Flowery Branch.

Single lane closures will occur between 8 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, June 5 and 6 on I-985 northbound between Exit 12, Spout Springs Road and Exit 16 in Oakwood to continue hydro blasting the bridge over I-985.

Additional single lane closures will slow drivers 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. Friday, June 7 on I-985 northbound between Exit 12, Spout Springs Road and Exit 16 in Oakwood .

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