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LAMAR COUNTY - The Georgia DOT is advising motorists in Lamar County that maintenance crews will start a project to rehabilitate the High Falls Road Bridge over I-75 on weekends, starting Friday evening, April 5, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
The work will be done Friday evenings beginning at 5:00 p.m. and continue until the following Monday mornings, 6:00 a.m., every weekend until July 1, 2019. The bridge will be closed to traffic during the weekends while the work is underway, and will be reopened on weekdays. Please note: this bridge does not have direct access to I-75.
A detour will be installed on weekends when the bridge is closed for the rehabilitation. Motorists should be alert to the signage and follow the directions, or seek alternate routes.
When: Every weekend from Friday at 5:00 p.m. to Monday at 6:00 a.m., starting Apr. 5 and continuing to July 1, 2019
Where: The High Falls Road Bridge over I-75 in Lamar County, Georgia
Advisory: Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce their speeds while traveling through detours and around 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.