Right lane closures on U.S. 280 happening overnight for sign installations on I-16

by Joe Hennessy

BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Georgia Department of Transportation contractors will close portions of U.S. 280 to install highway signs along I-16 as part of a widening project.

“The US 280 Widening project is part of the larger US 280, I-16 Frontage, and Old Cuyler Road Interchange Improvement projects that will provide more efficient access to new developments in Bryan County,” GDOT wrote in a press release.

Nighttime Closures:

Wednesday, August 20, through Thursday, August 21
- 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- A right-lane closure will be in effect at the following location:
- I-16 eastbound between milepost (MP) 140 and exit 143
Thursday, August 21, through Friday, August 22
- 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- A right-lane closure will be in effect at the following location:
- I-16 westbound between MP 146 and exit 143

They continued to say the improvement projects include roadway widening, construction of roundabouts, a new frontage road along I-16, and a new location interchange on I-16.

GDOT said officers will be on-site to assist, and drivers should expect delays for this work.

You can read more about this project’s plans to provide more efficient access to the new Hyundai Metaplant site and the surrounding area, HERE.