I-16 Repair Work Slowed

News release from Georgia Department of Transportation:
Georgia DOT crews closed the I-16 westbound travel lanes beginning at US 441 following damage to the State Route 257 bridge near Dublin. Repair work is progressing; however due to inclement weather work has been slowed. Motorists traveling westbound on I-16 will be detoured at US 441 Bypass, Exit 51 to SR 257 and return to the interstate at this point. I-16 westbound will be closed to traffic until further notice. Georgia DOT will send notification when the interstate reopens.
Motorists should expect delays and are advised to allow extra travel time or use alternate routes.
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 http://www.511ga.org.