GEORGIA — The Georgia Department of Transportation is moving forward with a plan to construct two dedicated commercial vehicle lanes along 41 miles of northbound Interstate 75, separating truck traffic from passenger vehicles along one of the state’s busiest freight corridors. Public comments are being accepted through May 28, 2026, with construction targeted for late 2026.
The I-75 Commercial Vehicle Lanes project would run from the I-75/I-475 Interchange in Monroe County north to the State Route 20 Interchange in Henry County, passing through Henry, Spalding, Butts, Lamar, and Monroe counties. The truck-only lanes would be separated from general traffic by a barrier. There would be no toll for commercial vehicles using the lanes.
“The I-75 CVL modernizes infrastructure and operations to grow the economy, increase competitiveness, and improve quality of life,” GDOT said. Officials say the project would reduce delays for commercial vehicles and in general purpose lanes during peak periods.
What the Project Involves
In Monroe County, the project begins just south of the I-475 interchange. New ramps will direct trucks with more than six wheels into the dedicated lanes, with some local exceptions. Drivers can expect bridge replacements and traffic shifts along Pate Road, Rumble Road, and Juliette Road, along with reconstructed interchanges at State Routes 18 and 83.
In Butts and Lamar counties, the project includes new entry and exit ramps for trucks near State Routes 36 and 16, plus bridge upgrades at High Falls Road and Cowan Road.
The project remains in a developmental phase pending public comment and federal approval.
Related Projects in the Region
The I-75 work is part of broader transportation investments across the region. A separate $5.9 million resurfacing project will improve more than 17 miles of State Route 42 in Monroe and Butts counties. In Washington County, GDOT awarded a $5.09 million contract to resurface the full 15-mile stretch of State Route 272 between State Route 68 and the Fall Line Freeway, expected to wrap up by early 2027. Statewide, GDOT awarded approximately $96.5 million in projects in March, pushing its fiscal year total to more than $2 billion.
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