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TRANSFORM 285/400

on the Homestretch

Project Transform 285/400, a four- The improvements are Crews also worked to complete the
year, $800 million construction tallest ramp bridge in the I-285/SR
project for improvements to the projected to save GA 400 Interchange-SR 400 southbound
transportation infrastructure at the 400 and I-285 travelers to I-285 eastbound, which is more
intersection of Interstate 285 and than 80 feet at its highest elevation.
Georgia 400, is nearing the end of the 20,000 hours each day. Opening this bridge is the first step
construction phase. Construction is in preparation for a major traffic shift
scheduled for completion in late 2021. along I-285 to accommodate further
Transportation and North Perimeter bridge construction.
This priority project adds new Partners, kicked off in February 2017.
flyover ramps, new collector- Great progress was made in 2020 as This project will improve commute
distributor lanes, and other facilities crews began constructing the second times by adding roadway capacity
to aid east-west travel along I-285 phase of the Mount Vernon Highway and improving traffic flow, safety, and
and north-south travel along SR 400. bridge, installed a new configuration access. It is also expected to generate
It includes 4.3 miles of upgrades on by combining the SR 400 northbound new investment opportunities in the
I-285, from Roswell Road to Ashford exit ramps to Abernathy Road Perimeter area.
Dunwoody Road, and 6.2 miles on eastbound and westbound, and
GA 400, from Glenridge Connector started the rock blasting on I-285 For the latest updates and
to Spalding Drive. eastbound. Construction crews transportation impacts of Transform
continued rock blasting along SR 400 285/400, visit perimeterconnects.
The project, led by a partnership southbound near Hammond Drive in com/285at400.
between Georgia Department of the fall.

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