GDOT proposes truck-only lanes on I-75 between Monroe and Henry counties

40-mile proposal aims to improve safety and reduce congestion along busy freight corridor

April 23, 2026

Gena Tripp,

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Transportation is in the early stages of a plan to add dedicated commercial vehicle lanes along Interstate 75.

The proposal would create more than 40 miles of truck-only lanes heading northbound, starting near Interstate 475 and extending into Henry County.

Officials say the project is designed to address the growing number of trucks traveling through the corridor.

“We’re currently in an open comment period for the I-75 commercial vehicle lanes project… proposing to build just over 40 miles of two lanes heading northbound dedicated to trucks,” said Kyle Collins, a P3 communications program manager with GDOT.

Collins says freight traffic makes up a significant portion of drivers along I-75, with numbers expected to rise as economic development continues.

“The volume on 75 through this corridor is approaching 30 percent average daily truck traffic… a lot of this is coming up from Savannah with 75 being a main freight corridor,” Collins said.

By separating trucks from passenger vehicles, GDOT believes the project could reduce congestion and improve safety.

But drivers who frequently travel I-75 are divided on whether the plan will help.

“I think it would be more useful to have more express lanes for cars… I think it would block things up more,” said Chuck Marks of Monroe County.

Others support the idea, saying it could improve traffic flow during busy times.

“I feel like that’s a good idea… we be trying to get to work on time… it be so much going on on that interstate,” said Jaheim Lucas of Monroe County.

GDOT says the project is still in development and is encouraging the public to review plans and share feedback before the end of the comment period on May 28.

There will be an open house for the project on May 14 at the Georgia Department of Transportation office on Riverside Drive in north Macon.