Hwy 211 Widening
Braselton announced that GDOT "will begin clearing for a long awaited widening project... Hwy 211 in Braselton." (Main Street News, Jan. 11, 2023, "DOT to begin clearing for Hwy. 211 widening project in next two weeks")
The widening project occurs in two phases:
PHASE ONE: Phase One (PI #0013988) of this project affects Hwy 211 from I-85 to Pinot Noir Drive. This graphic shows an overview of the roundabouts incorporated into the I-85 southbound exit ramps and Chateau Elan entrance. This additional graphic shows an overview of the new traffic light at Pinot Noir Drive.
In the proposal for Phase One, GDOT intended to perform Right of Way in 2022 and Construction in 2024.
PHASE TWO: Phase Two (PI #0016089) of this project affects Hwy 211 from Pinot Noir Drive to Thompson Mill Road (adjacent to Chick-fil-A). This graphic shows an overview of the entire Phase Two.
In the proposal for Phase Two, GDOT intended to perform Right of Way in 2024 and Construction in 2026.
Click here to track the progress of this project, and click here for information on funding.