The I-85 Widening project will provide relief to motorists in this heavily congested area by widening I-85 from two to three lanes in both directions from SR 53 to just north of US 129. Additional work on the project includes replacing one overpass bridge and six mainline bridges along I-85. Engineering, Environmental, Design, Right-of-Way 2016-2024 Final Design, Construction 2024-2028 P.I. Number: 0013545 What’s the Project Status? • Scheduled to begin procurement in 2025 • Construction anticipated to begin in 2025.

5 Things You Need to Know

1. The project adds new lane miles on I-85 with new lanes built into the median.
2. Preliminary cost estimate for the project is approximately $305 million.
3. No right of way will be acquired as part of the project. Additionally, no interchange work is proposed as part of the project.
4. The bridge replacements will require temporary detours. The Georgia DOT plans to mitigate impacts to the public as much as possible and communicate early with the public. The bridges being replaced are more than 50 years old.
5. The project takes place in Jackson County.

ID #2989 Location North Carolina Industry Transportation Type Build Role I-85 North Widening from SR53 to US129 Career Level Small/Mid-Size Business Experience Presence Statewide

North Carolina Department of Transportation

Connecting people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina

Est. In 1979 50+ People 1 Proj

Transportation Under the leadership of Commissioner Russell McMurry, P.E., Georgia Department of Transportation plans, designs, constructs, maintains and improves the state's roads and bridges, and interstate highways; and provides planning and financial support for other modes of transportation including rail, transit, general aviation, and bicycle and pedestrian programs. The department is also involved in waterways, including the Savannah and Brunswick ports and intracoastal waterway.

Low Impact Bridge Program (LIBP) This program was introduced in 2014 and has replaced and reopened 14 bridges with 3 under construction and 33 more programmed for replacement within the next two to three years.

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North Carolina Department of Transportation I-85 North 404-347-0185

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I-85 North Widening from SR53 to US129