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Lane closures continue for I-85 widening in Barrow & Gwinnett

Lane closures will continue between Hamilton Mill Road in Gwinnett and State Route 211 in Barrow for the I-85 widening project.
Lane closures will continue between Hamilton Mill Road in Gwinnett and State Route 211 in Barrow for the I-85 widening project.
By Karen Huppertz
Feb 6, 2019

As construction activities continue for the I-85 widening project, drivers can expect single lane closures in Gwinnett and Barrow counties.

Work on the Spout Springs Road bridge will result in the closing of a single lane of I-85 in both directions between Hamilton Mill Road in Gwinnett and State Route 211 in Barrow. Work will occur nightly between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. through Feb. 8.

Drivers are reminded to obey speed limits and traffic control measures inside the widening project. Additional information about the I-85 widening project: www.tinyurl.com/85Widening.

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