DOT Announces Road Work

The Georgia Department of Transportation is announcing its road work schedule for Stephens and surrounding counties this week.

In Stephens County, a crew will mow the slopes alongside State Route 365. The shoulders will be closed as this work occurs.

Also in Stephens County, another crew will be sealing the joints on the State Route 17 Alternate bridge over the railroad tracks. A lane closure will be required as work occurs.

Moving to Franklin County, a crew will trim the vegetation in the rights of way and mow the slopes alongside State Route 326.

Finally in Habersham County, a crew will inspect the drainage pipes underneath State Route 15/U.S. Highway 441.  The shoulder of the roadway will be closed as this work occurs.

The DOT said crews will work today through Friday.

Work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. if weather permits.