Tuesday, March 14, 2017

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -- Westbound ramps of I-20 at exit 200 closing all weekend for construction.

This is all part of the ongoing River Watch Parkway at I-20 construction project. The construction will close both Exit 200 on and off ramps this weekend for milling and paving work.

The ramps will close Saturday morning, March 18th at 4 a.m. and reopen no later than 6 p.m. Sunday, March 19th. Traffic will detour to Exit 199 at Washington Road.

GDOT suggests drivers use Claussen Road, which is a frontage road on the north side of the interstate that connects the two roads. Other alternatives for motorists are Alexander Drive and Stevens Creek Road.

GDOT says there will be message signs placed on I-20 Friday morning advising motorist of the upcoming closure.

They say the closure is necessary to create a safer work zone and allow quick completion. If weather conditions are poor, it will be rescheduled for the following weekend.