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Weekly Traffic Interruption Advisory

Georgia Department of Transportation continues essential road work throughout Southeast Georgia. As a result, work on construction and maintenance projects will continue Saturday, August 17 through Friday, August 23.

All work subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are cautioned to reduce their speed while traveling through work zones, pay attention and watch for workers.

Area traffic interruptions are listed below: Bridge Construction, Rehabilitation, and Maintenance in Toombs/ Tattnall Counties • SR292 from US 1/

SR 4 to Evans County Line, Daily Lane Closures through 8/31/24. • SR 292, from Toombs Ponderosa Rd to Tattnall Lynn Town Rd., Daily lane closures for pipe repairs through 9/30/24.

• SR 152, James McLain Rd. (MP 6.40) to SR 57 Rd. (MP 5.40), Daily lane closures for pipe repairs until further notice.

Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while traveling through work zones. Before heading out, get realtime information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit 511ga. org, or download the Georgia 511 app.

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