Update: Detour Will Close SR 166 Westbound From SR 92

Update: DOT has POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER!

DOUGLAS COUNTY, GA – Contractors for the Georgia Dept. of Transportation, or GDOT, will close access from SR 92 onto westbound SR 166 to continue construction activities related to the SR 166 at SR 70/92/154 Roundabout intersection improvement project in Douglas County.

Weather permitting, the road closure and detour route will be installed on Monday, March 11, as follows:

• Crews will close SR 166 westbound from SR 92.
• Two-way configuration will be installed on the existing SR 166 between its two intersections with SR 92 in the project area.
• Two-way configuration will be installed on SR 166 eastbound to SR 92, located approximately 1,000 feet to the south of westbound SR 166, to carry both east- and westbound traffic.
• Southbound SR 92/ Hwy 154 traffic approaching the closed SR 166 westbound intersection will be detoured to continue southbound, then turn right (westbound) onto the new SR 166 east- and westbound roadway.
• Northbound SR 92/ Hwy 154 traffic approaching the closed SR 166 westbound intersection will be detoured in advance of that intersection to turn left (westbound) onto the new SR 166 east- and westbound roadway.
• Detoured traffic will then turn right again to continue onto SR 166 north/west bound.

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This work is in preparation for construction of a roundabout in this area. This roundabout project was designed to improve traffic flow and reduce crashes at the intersection. Currently, the three-legged intersection has stop or yield traffic control, and significant percentage of crashes in the area have been related to angle collisions. National studies have shown that the installation of a roundabout results in nearly 80% reduction in fatal and serious injury crashes.

Motorists should remain alert during this change and watch carefully for detour and directional signage, workers and equipment in the roadway. Some traffic delays may occur as drivers navigate the new configurations. This project is scheduled for completion in late fall 2019.

As always, motorists traveling in the area are reminded to reduce their speeds in the work zone. Motorists are also encouraged to wear seatbelts, eliminate distractions behind the wheel, and plan their routes before getting on the road by calling 511 for real-time information on work status and traffic conditions.