Overnight Lane Closures On SR 5/Veterans Memorial Hwy For Resurfacing Project

Douglasville GA

05 May, 2022

5:04 PM

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Press release from the City of Douglasville: Post Date:05/04/2022 5:35 PM Douglas County… Overnight Lane Closures on SR 5/Veterans Memorial Hwy for Resurfacing Project DOUGLASVILLE, AUSTELL — Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) contractors will install lane closures on SR 5/Veterans Memorial Highway in Douglasville this weekend to continue activities related to the resurfacing project between Connally Drive and the Cobb County line. The resurfacing work will repair the deteriorating condition of the roadway and provide a smoother ride for drivers. Weather and on-site conditions permitting, alternating single right or left lanes will be closed on SR 5 northbound and southbound between Connally Drive and the Cobb County line at Line and Spring Streets from 8 p.m. on Friday, May 6 until 5:00 a.m. Saturday morning. These closures will help ensure safety for workers and drivers as work crews mill and pave the roadway. This $2.6 million project is scheduled for completion in late summer 2022. As always, motorists traveling in the area are reminded to reduce their speeds in the work zone. Motorists are also encouraged to wear seatbelts, eliminate distractions behind the wheel, and plan their routes before getting on the road by calling 511 for real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Motorists are advised to expect delays and use signed detours, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while traveling through work zones. Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit 511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app. Georgia Department of Transportation plans, constructs and maintains Georgia's state and federal highways. We're involved in bridge, waterway, public transit, rail, general aviation, bike and pedestrian programs. And we help local governments maintain their roads. Georgia DOT and its nearly 4,000 employees are committed to delivering a transportation system focused on innovation, safety, sustainability and mobility. The Department's vision is to boost Georgia's competitiveness through leadership in transportation. This press release was produced by the City of Douglasville. The views expressed here are the author's own.