If you’ve ever driven from Macon to Atlanta, or used on the stretch of highway headed up this way, then you know… it’s got some of the worst traffic ever. And we aren’t just saying that. In fact, according to the the American Transportation Research Institute, this stretch of I-75 includes one of the top 10 worst bottlenecks in the country: a chokepoint in McDonough.
And now, GDOT is planning a solution: 41 miles of toll-free, truck-only interstate. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Wait… what’s going on?
The Georgia Department of Transportation is working on a project called the I-75 Commercial Vehicle Lanes (CVL) project to alleviate some of the intense traffic and bottlenecking in between Macon and Metro Atlanta.
The project’s plan right now is to construct two, barrier-separated, northbound truckonly lanes beginning at the I-75/I-475 Interchange in Monroe County along the I-75 corridor. These lanes will, according to the plans, stretch 41 miles and end near the SR 20 Interchange (Exit 218) in Henry County.
According to GDOT, “All trucks with more than six wheels must use the CVLs, unless they are destined for a local exit.”
The project spans five counties:
- Henry
- Spalding
- Butts
- Lamar
- Monroe
In a nutshell, GDOT is planning out the CVLs to “provide travel time reliability, enhance safety, and improve mobility in the corridor for northbound travel.”
So, when would this project be ready?
While GDOT has not released the actual project dates and timeline, local reports state that construction is believed to begin in 2027, with completion expected near the end of 2032.
The proposed I-75 CVL project is in the project development phase. If you’d like to learn more about the project, you can visit GDOT’s website, here!
As we know more about this project, we will continue to keep you updated.