New Traffic Shift On SR 92 Detour In Douglasville Postponed

DOUGLASVILLE, GA—Georgia DOT contractors have postponed Wednesday's traffic shift on State Route (SR) 92 in Douglasville for the ongoing State Route (SR) 92 relocation and widening project in Douglas County, according to the GDOT.

Officials say a steady temperature of 45 degrees and above is needed to complete a two-day pour of asphalt for the proposed traffic shift. A new date will be announced once the GDOT receives more information, they said. This closure puts traffic on the northbound lanes of the new state route 92 alignment, temporarily utilizing it for two-way traffic while construction continues on the new southbound lanes.

During this traffic shift, southbound Dallas Highway traffic approaching Davis Drive will be shifted onto the new SR 92/Old Dallas Highway alignment, continue south onto Malone Street which will become Dallas Highway approximately 1.25 miles from Upshaw Mill. Northbound Dallas Highway will merge onto Malone Street then turn left onto the new State Route 92 alignment to continue north toward Paulding county.

The speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph on both approaches to the new SR 92/Malone Street intersection, with an advisory speed of 15 miles per hour in the intersection itself.

Shifting traffic to the new northbound lanes will allow work crews to construct the new southbound lanes that cross over existing Old Dallas Highway. This traffic configuration will remain in place through early March 2020, dependent on weather and on-site conditions.

During this time period, the eastern leg of Malone Street will be closed, and all traffic bound for Riley’s Early Learning Academy will be on Brown Street North.

Motorists can expect the temporary traffic shift to be in place for several weeks and should expect delays. Motorists are advised to plan to travel alternate routes while the shift is in place. Please exercise caution and reduce speeds while traveling through work zones. Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit 511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app.