Project Information

Description

• A design-build project to upgrade the I-85/I-385 interchange and complete implementation of 6 lanes on I-385 between Butler Road and Roper Mountain Road
• Construction of the new lanes, ramps, and bridges while maintaining traffic
• Widening of I-385 will continue through the Project limits
• Improvements to Roper Mountain Road, Woodruff Road, Garlington Road, Miller Road, and Chrome Drive
• Construction of ten new bridge structures which include two flyovers, rehabilitation of two existing bridge structures, and modifications to the substructure of one existing bridge

Purpose

• To provide a financial boost to the local economy
• To increase the capacity of this interchange so it may function more efficiently

Need

• Substantial growth in the area has resulted in extreme congestion along I-385, especially at the I-85/I-385 interchange

Status

• In construction phase
• Final touches to project are being installed but the project is primarily complete, open and functional

 

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