Bridge Repair Affecting I-16 Westbound Starts Tonight

People traveling on I-16 westbound might run into delays this weekend.

By: Tuquyen Mach | WSAV-TV
Published: February 19, 2010

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- People traveling on I-16 westbound might run into delays this weekend.

Starting Friday at 6:00 p.m, the Georgia Department of Transportation said the left lane of I-16 west will be closed from mile 165 to 164. The I-516 westbound ramp on Exit 5 to I-16 west will also be closed. Officials said a contractor will be doing bridge repair work on the I-16 west bridge.

Westbound traffic on I-16 will be shifted from a closed left lane to the right through lane. Exits 164 B and 164 A on I-16 will be open. Westbound exit 5 on I-516 to I-16 westbound will be closed. A detour will be provided for I-16 westbound traffic via exit 3 to US 17/SR 25 (Ogeechee Rd.), to SR 307 (Dean Forest Rd.), to I-16 westbound at entrance ramp 160.

Motorists are asked to slow down and use caution during this period.

I-16 eastbound traffic will not be affected during this repair work.

The lane will re-open Monday at 5:00 a.m.

If you have any questions, call the GDOT at (912) 651-2144.

Drivers can call 511 or visit http://www.511ga.org for updated information about this or any other construction projects.