GDOT closing one lane of Ga. 316 Tuesday for bridge project

One lane will be closed on Ga. 316 Tuesday for an ongoing bridge construction project, the Georgia Department of Transportation announced.

The highway will have one lane closed on the westbound side at the intersection of Ga. 316 and Ga. 81 in Bethlehem. The affected area is just outside of Gwinnett County, and Ga. 316 is a key traffic route for parts of the county including Lawrenceville and Dacula.

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Construction crews will be pouring a concrete column for an ongoing bridge project at the intersection. The closure will begin at 11:30 a.m. and is expected to end at 3 p.m.

GDOT urges drivers on Ga. 316 to exercise caution and be aware of construction workers in the area.