Georgia Department of Transportation announces a traffic shift along State Route 53/Winder Highway from Union Place to Cedar Ridge Drive in Oakwood.

Weather permitting on Tuesday; crews will begin shifting Winder Highway traffic onto new asphalt starting at Union Place continuing to Cedar Ridge Drive (next to Hollywood Video). If weather does not permit the shift to occur March 18; it will be rescheduled for Wednesday, March 19.

“We are shifting traffic onto the new lanes that will eventually be the eastbound lanes of SR 53,” said DOT District Engineer Russell McMurry. “This shift allows us to upgrade the “old” lanes that will eventually become the westbound lanes of SR 53. I’d like to thank you for your patience during construction. This project is going well and is ahead of schedule.”

Georgia DOT advises motorists to slow down and plan for extra time when driving through any work zone. ALL fines are doubled in Georgia DOT work zones.

The 4.66 mile widening of Winder Highway from east of State Route 13 to east of State Route 211/Tanners Mill Road is expected to be completed December 31 with an estimated construction cost of $24.8 million.

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).