Georgia DOT - Northeast

Georgia DOT - Northeast Follow this page for Georgia DOT Northeast Region updates, including Gwinnett, Hall, Jackson, Rabun, Elbert, Dawson, and surrounding counties.

Georgia DOT's Northeast Disrict is comprised of 21 counties with 5,667 lane miles of state routes and interstates.

Things are taking shape for SR 316 in Northeast Georgia! 🚧Crews are making steady progress on the future SR 316 at Barbe...
06/15/2026

Things are taking shape for SR 316 in Northeast Georgia! 🚧

Crews are making steady progress on the future SR 316 at Barber Creek Road interchange, including roadway paving, bridge improvements, curb and gutter installation, and final roadway features.

Here are recent aerial shots. 📸 Check them out!

Thank you to the Barrow County community for your continued patience as improvements move forward along SR 316. Motorists are urged to .

For more project updates, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SR316-BarberCreek

🚧 New Traffic Pattern Begins June 15 in Walton County 🚧Drivers traveling through the intersection of SR 81 and Ozora Chu...
06/10/2026

🚧 New Traffic Pattern Begins June 15 in Walton County 🚧

Drivers traveling through the intersection of SR 81 and Ozora Church Road should prepare for a new traffic pattern beginning Monday, June 15. Traffic will be shifted into the new roundabout configuration as construction continues on intersection safety improvements.

Please slow down, follow posted signs, and use caution as motorists adjust to the new layout.

Learn more: https://mailchi.mp/dot.ga.gov/traffic-shift-scheduled-june-15-at-sr-81ozora-church-road-roundabout-project-in-walton-county

Good news, SR 316 drivers!Construction continues moving forward at the future SR 316 at Barber Creek Road interchange in...
06/10/2026

Good news, SR 316 drivers!

Construction continues moving forward at the future SR 316 at Barber Creek Road interchange in Barrow County. 🚧 Drivers will continue seeing major improvements take shape throughout the summer as crews advance roadway and bridge construction.

Recent progress includes:

✔️ Bridge sidewalk & median construction
✔️ Curb & gutter installation
✔️ Paving along Craft Frontage Road
✔️ Completion of waterline relocation work
✔️ Inside shoulder widening completed in several locations along SR 316

Motorists are encourged to use for real-time traffic updates.

To learn more about thie project, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SR316-BarberCreek

🚧 PROJECT AWARDED IN CLARKE COUNTY 🚧The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded a $3.66 million contract for th...
06/03/2026

🚧 PROJECT AWARDED IN CLARKE COUNTY 🚧

The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded a $3.66 million contract for the construction of a new roundabout on SR 10 (CR 993) at West Hancock Avenue in Athens-Clarke County.

The project will improve safety and traffic flow by reducing conflict points and enhancing mobility for motorists traveling through the corridor.

📍 Location: SR 10 at West Hancock Avenue
🏗 Contractor: Backbone Infrastructure, LLC
💰 Contract Amount: $3,663,356.50
📅 Scheduled Completion: October 31, 2028

📄 Read the full press release to learn more about this project and how it will benefit the Athens-Clarke County community: https://mailchi.mp/dot.ga.gov/georgia-dot-awards-contract-for-roundabout-project-on-sr-10-at-west-hancock-avenue-in-clarke-county

🚧 Road Work Alert: SR 59 in Jackson & Banks Counties 🚧Georgia DOT will begin a pavement preservation project on SR 59 st...
06/02/2026

🚧 Road Work Alert: SR 59 in Jackson & Banks Counties 🚧

Georgia DOT will begin a pavement preservation project on SR 59 starting June 15, 2026, extending from SR 15/US 441 in Jackson County to the Banks/Franklin County line.

Link: https://mailchi.mp/dot.ga.gov/georgia-dot-to-begin-sr-59-resurfacing-project-in-jackson-and-banks-counties

Work includes:
✅ Asphalt resurfacing
✅ Two-foot shoulder widening

📅 June 15 – July 31, 2026
⏰ Monday–Thursday, 8 AM – 4 PM

Motorists should expect daily single-lane closures and possible delays while crews are working.

Please slow down, stay alert, and give road workers plenty of room. Work schedules are weather dependent and subject to change.

05/28/2026

From the Olympics to the Super Bowl, Georgia knows how to host the world. 🌎⚽

As Atlanta prepares to host eight FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, GDOT is working alongside state and local partners to enhance transportation operations, improve infrastructure, optimize traffic flow, and help keep millions of residents and visitors moving safely and efficiently.

From roadway resurfacing and pedestrian safety upgrades to advanced traffic technology and real-time operations, preparations are underway to help make this global event a success.

Read the full article at the link below. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4dLs8BN

HALL COUNTY TRAFFIC ALERT: Beginning TODAY, May 27, a temporary detour on Fran Mar Drive will be implemented as part of ...
05/27/2026

HALL COUNTY TRAFFIC ALERT: Beginning TODAY, May 27, a temporary detour on Fran Mar Drive will be implemented as part of the Sardis Road Connector project.

E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc. will temporarily close the existing school bus entrance during the week of June 1 to allow crews to complete full-depth reconstruction and grade adjustments for the new roadway connection.

The closure is scheduled during summer break to help minimize impacts to the school system and surrounding community.

Drivers should expect detour signage and temporary traffic control throughout the area. Portable message boards will also be in place in advance of the closure to help notify motorists.

Please slow down in work zones, follow posted detours, and use caution while traveling through the area.

All work is weather permitting and schedules are subject to change.

05/26/2026

Heavy rain can quickly create dangerous driving conditions across Northeast Georgia. Drivers are urged to slow down and stay alert for flash flooding, standing water, and the risk of hydroplaning.

⚠️ Safety Tips During Heavy Rain:
• Never drive through flooded roadways. It only takes a small amount of moving water to sweep a vehicle away.
• Slow down during rain events. Wet roads reduce traction and increase stopping distance.
• If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, ease off the accelerator and steer straight until you regain control.
• Increase following distance and use headlights to improve visibility.
• Watch for ponding water in low-lying areas, curves, bridges, and underpasses.

If you encounter flooded roads, Turn Around!

Stay weather aware and give yourself extra travel time during storms.

05/14/2026

🚧 FULL WEEKEND CLOSURE ALERT 🚧

All lanes of I-285 (NB/SB) between MLK Jr. Drive and Cascade Road will be closed from 7 p.m. Friday, May 15 through 5 a.m. Monday, May 18.

Expect major delays across metro Atlanta, including heavy congestion on I-20, I-75/I-85, and SR 166.

✔️ Plan ahead
✔️ Allow extra travel time
✔️ Use the 511GA app for real-time traffic updates

This closure supports the ongoing I-285 Westside reconstruction project.

Great discussion today at the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce meeting with GDOT leadership on the future of transportat...
05/13/2026

Great discussion today at the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce meeting with GDOT leadership on the future of transportation in Northeast Georgia. Thank you to the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce for hosting this important event and bringing together local leaders, partners and the community.

From statewide investments to local Hall County project updates, one message stood out: “Orange barrels mean progress.” — Commissioner Russell McMurry

Key topics included:
• $2.328 Billion in additional state funding for transportation improvements
• SR 316 safety and mobility upgrades
• The opening of the Gainesville Inland Port
• Updates on major Hall County projects including Sardis Connector, Dawsonville Highway widening, SR 211 improvements and resurfacing projects
• Future improvements planned for SR 369 and I-985

“Everybody is somebody’s somebody.” — District 1 Engineer Jason D***s

As construction continues across Northeast Georgia, please remember to Drive Alert and Arrive Alive.

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