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GA 400 express lanes project getting underway
State leaders are marking the start of a major infrastructure project along Georgia 400 aimed at reducing congestion and improving connectivity in metro Atlanta. Lindsay Tuman reporting.
ATLANTA - State leaders are marking the start of a major infrastructure project along Georgia 400 aimed at reducing congestion and improving connectivity in metro Atlanta with a groundbreaking ceremony.
What we know:
Gov. Brian Kemp is joining transportation officials on Wednesday to officially launch construction of new express lanes along a 16-mile stretch of the highway. The project will add multiple express lanes in both directions, allowing drivers to pay a variable toll to bypass traffic.
Construction is already underway, with nightly lane closures between Shiloh Road and the North Springs MARTA station from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Officials say the project also includes a $100 million investment in MARTA’s future bus rapid transit system, which will use the express lanes to improve service between North Springs and Windward Parkway.
What's next:
The express lanes are expected to connect with planned lanes along Interstate 285 and are part of a broader effort to support growth in the region. The project is expected to be completed by 2031.