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GOODBYE
Gridlock
Although Dunwoody residents don’t
spend their lives in traffic as many may
believe – the average commute time is
only 26 minutes, which is two minutes
less than the state average – the area is 1-285/SR400 Interchange
still making some major improvements
to the roadways including the I-285/
SR400 interchange. BEFORE
Soon, Dunwoody and metro IMPROVEMENTS
Atlanta residents will say good-bye
to traffic and hello to easy riding BUSINESS
thanks to the partnership between the • 420,000 vehicles a day passed through an interchange that was designed for 100,000
Georgia Department of Transportation • “Rush hour” was more like 3-4 hours each morning and afternoon.
(GDOT), North Perimeter Partners, and
Perimeter Community Improvement AFTER
Districts (PCIDs), all of which IMPROVEMENTS
have teamed up to alleviate traffic
congestion, reduce weaving maneuvers • Approximately $800 million and 10.5 miles of improvements
along I-285, and enhance safety • Traffic flow lessens commute times up to 10 minutes
for motorists. • Estimated completion in 2020
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