Bouldercrest Road bridge over I-285 closing for several days

The Georgia Department of Transportation will close access to the Bouldercrest Road bridge over Interstate 285 for several days.

The closure will go into effect 9 p.m. Thursday and last until 5 a.m. Tuesday.

The Georgia Department of Transportation said crews will detour all Bouldercrest Road traffic approaching the bridge during the closure.

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WHAT ARE THE DETOURS?

Drivers heading north on Bouldercrest Road toward the bridge will need to take I-285 east to Flat Shoals Road at exit 48, turn left to get on I-285 west and return to Bouldercrest Road at exit 51, then turn right to northbound Bouldercrest Road.

Drivers heading south on Bouldercrest Road toward the bridge will need to use the entrance ramp to I-285 west to Moreland Avenue at exit 52, turn left on Moreland Avenue, continue south to Cedar Grove Road and turn left to reach Bouldercrest Road, according to GDOT.

WHAT IS THE PROJECT DOING?

The project will rebuild the I-285 and Bouldercrest Road interchange, according to GDOT. Crews will replace the existing Bouldercrest Road bridge over I-285 and add five new bridges and new collector-distributor lanes between Bouldercrest Road and I-675.

GDOT said the project aims to cut down on the high number of crashes, handle more truck traffic and improve traffic flow through the interchange and the surrounding area

The agency said the temporary bridge closure will let crews raise the existing Bouldercrest Road and bridge approaches by 4 feet to match the higher new Bouldercrest Bridge elevation.

When the closure ends, traffic will shift onto the new bridge and drivers will be able to use all new I-285 eastbound and westbound ramps, GDOT said.

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