MONROE COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) — Roadworkers will soon begin months-long repair work along I-75 Southbound in Monroe County. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced on Thursday that contractors are set to begin a "concrete rehabilitation" project along I-75 Southbound between mile markers 187 and 189. GDOT said concrete rehabilitation refers to extending the life of roadways by "repairing areas where the concrete has deteriorated due to age, weather, and daily traffic." DID YOU HEAR? | Georgia state reps analyze rising online child exploitation, calls for safety talks The work also includes the reconstruction of any damaged sections of pavement, sealing joints and cracks in the road and improving safety and road quality. GDOT said the project will begin on Aug. 17, with crews working from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly, and that it's expected to last until the end of this year. Stick with WGXA, where we're keeping you ready for what's next.
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