UPDATE: One lane reopened on I-16 westbound in Treutlen County
A signed 11-mile detour is in place, but drivers are encouraged to plan ahead to find alternate routes if possible.
UPDATE (8/18): The Georgia Department of Transportation has reopened one lane of I-16 westbound in Treutlen County at exit 78.
Drivers will merge to one lane at US 221/State Route 56 (exit 78), while crossing the westbound bridge over Pendleton Creek as crews continue to repair to the bridge.
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TREUTLEN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Transportation will temporarily close Interstate 16 westbound in Treutlen County next week.
Beginning August 14 at 9 a.m., drivers will detour at US 221/State Route 56 (exit 78). A signed 11-mile detour is in place, but drivers are encouraged to plan ahead to find alternate routes if possible.
Westbound detour (approximately 11 miles):
Traveling westbound on I-16:
- Take Exit 78
- Turn left onto US 221/SR 56 for 0.6 mile
- Turn right onto SR 86 for 6.75 miles
- Turn Left onto SR 15 for 3.75 miles
- Turn right to re-enter I-16 WB at Exit 71
One lane of I-16 westbound is set to reopen August 21. G-DOT says crews will work to repair and reopen lanes as soon as possible.
Eastbound lanes on I-16 are not affected and will remain open to traffic.
