TIFTON – Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation will perform major reconstruction of Interstate 75 at different locations between Exit 37 (Adel/Old Quitman Road) and the Crisp/Dooly County line. To ensure motorists and contractor safety, this work will warrant lane closures and traffic shifts along this section of I-75, which could cause short delays. owever, there will be no lane closures from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Georgia DOT reports the following construction activities are tentatively planned for the period of through March 20:

COOK/TIFT: Various construction activities planned between Exits 37 and 59.

COOK: Southbound I-75 traffic is shifted onto newly constructed pavement, north of Exit 49. This traffic shift will continue to Exit 37/Adel. The Southbound I-75 Rest Area #6 at milepost 48 has been reopened.

TURNER: Multiple construction lane closures and ramp shoulder work are planned between milepost 78 and milepost 84.

CRISP: Construction activities could include lane closures from Exit 99/SR 300 to the Dooly County line. Traffic has been shifted to the newly constructed I-75/Exit 102 southbound off-ramp.   Southbound I-75 traffic has been shifted onto the relocated lanes of Interstate 75 between Exits 99 and 104. This project requires much of the southbound shoulder to be temporarily closed with barrier walls. Emergency pull-offs will be provided at various locations throughout the southbound lanes between milepost 98 and the Crisp/Dooly County line to create areas to pull over in an emergency situation.

The Georgia DOT notes that the above construction schedules are proposed activities planned by the contractors and may change due to weather conditions or other factors. 

As in any work zone, motorists are reminded to pay special attention to traffic control devices, signs and posted speed limits to ensure safe passage through the work zone.

Georgia DOT urges travelers to call 511 for updated information about this or any other construction project on interstates and state routes. Georgia 511 is a free phone service that provides real-time traffic and travel information statewide, such as traffic conditions, incidents, lane closures, and delays due to inclement weather. Callers also can transfer to operators to request assistance or report incidents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More information is available at www.511ga.org.

The Georgia Department of Transportation is committed to providing a safe, seamless and sustainable transportation system that supports Georgia’s economy and is sensitive to both its citizens and its environment.  For general information on the Georgia DOT, please visit our Web site (www.dot.ga.gov).