DOT To Work On I-85 in Franklin Co.

The Georgia Department of Transportation said it will be doing some road work this week on Interstate 85 in Franklin County.

According to the DOT, contractors with the agency will be installing new Weigh-in-Motion Equipment on I-85 near Lavonia.

DOT officials said that alternating single lane closures will be necessary to complete this work.

The DOT said the work will take place along I-85 northbound and southbound at the North Fairview Road overpass.

Work is scheduled to begin today, weather-permitting and continue through Thursday.