Every time you drive by the I-85/I-385 interchange these days, you see construction crews cranking out new bridges and roadways to help ease the pain of our future commutes. Simply put, they’ve gotten a ton done in the last 18 months...but there’s more to come.
What’s been completed?
✅ I-385 north and southbound ramp lanes widened (Butler Road to Woodruff Road)
✅ I-385 North and South ramps to Woodruff Rd
✅ The first of 12 bridges (Woodruff Rd to I-385 north)
✅ Chrome Road shifted
✅ Pipes installed along 85 and 385
What’s coming down the pipeline (er, highway?):
⚠️ 10 new bridges
⚠️ Remove tight loop ramps and replace with “flyovers”
⚠️ I-385 widened to 3 lanes
⚠️ Woodruff to Pelham on 85 widened to 4 lanes
⚠️ Replace the bridge on Roper Mtn. Road above 85
⚠️ Garlington Road overpasses improved and widened
Check out the project’s website to stay up-to-date on lane closures and the construction progress.
