Fairburn Road @ I-20
Douglas County

Overview

Just under 1 mile of roadway reconstruction, Intersection Improvements including installation of video detection systems and construction of a new bridge over I-20.

Total cost for this project is $26,781,000

Scope of Work

The new bridge will be approximately 100‘longer than the existing bridge at 439’and 140’ wide as opposed to its current approx 58+’ of width. The elevation of the north end of the new bridge will be 8’ higher than the old, while the south end will be 6’ higher.

Limited access (no curb cuts) on either side of the new bridge. This will improve traffic flow by limiting the movements of traffic in the area of the ramp interchanges. Cherokee Blvd will be realigned to T up its intersection with that of South Cherokee Blvd on either side of the SR.

Time Frame

Construction will consist of 6 stages.

Stage 1 (approximated at 9 to 10 months from the beginning of construction of the Detour Bridge for this stage and stages 2 & 3 combined)
1. Construct temporary Bridge and the detours to it
2. Utility relocations – Power, phone and cable will be stringing across the interstate to the east. Water and gas will be boring under the interstate.
3. Construct relocated Westmoreland Plaza
4. Construct the majority of all new ramps
Stage 2
1. Traffic on new Westmoreland Plaza
2. New WB entrance and EB exit ramps open
3. Continue Temporary Bridge Construction
Stage 3 Traffic on detour bridge and temporary connections to EB entrance and WB exits
Stage 4 (approximated at 10 to 12 months)
1. Demolish the old bridge and build the new along with the new approaches on SR 92. There will be no dedicated turn lanes onto the I-20 ramps during this stage. This will be the longest stage.
Stage 5 (approximated at 4 to 6 months)
1. Open new bridge and demolish the Detour bridge
2. the beginning of the most painful part, maintain 3 lanes of traffic through the project in the existing NB lanes. 1 lane in each direction with a center turn lane.
3. Construct the SB side of SR 92 outside of the bridge approaches.
4. Construct Shawnee Trail and 1 side of realigned Cherokee Blvd
Stage 6 (approximated at 4 to 6 months)
1. Shift all traffic into the new SB lanes. Maintain 3 lanes of traffic with additional turn lanes available.
2. Construct NB side of SR 92
3. Construct Vansant and the other side of realigned Cherokee.
4. Open the new road to traffic in all lanes.

Impact on Travel

SR 92

Single only during weekdays (9am – 3pm)
Double lane closures on weeknights from 7pm – 5am
Single or Double closures on weekends from 9pm Friday until 5am Monday

I-20

I-20 times – Single only during weekdays
EB 9am – 7pm Single, 9pm – 5am Double
WB 6am – 4pm Single, 9pm – 5am Double
EB & WB All weekend 9pm Friday – 5am Monday

Traffic pacing will occur intermittently (Demolition of existing bridge, beam placements and some deck work, both temporary and permanent bridges)

Motorists are encourage to plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time in anticipation of traffic delays. Motorists can access the latest traffic conditions by contacting the Georgia NaviGAtor at 1-888-635-8287 or by visiting the web site at www.georgia-navigator.com.

Safety

The Georgia DOT is dedicated to providing safe conditions for both motorists and workers on our roadways. As with any construction project, motorists should slowdown, be alert and pay special attention to all work zone signs, pavement markings and traffic control devices. Motorists are also urged to avoid unnecessary lane changes; allow extra distance between themselves and the vehicle ahead; and to exercise extreme caution while driving through these work zones.

Slow Down It wont kill you Work Zone Safety--Coneman