I-285 Top End
The I-285 Top End Express Lanes is one of the initial 11 Major Mobility Investment Program (MMIP) projects to improve mobility along the northern segment of I-285 in metro Atlanta, one of the most heavily traveled and congested interstate highways in America. The project will be part of the larger Georgia Express Lanes network, designed to provide a connected transportation system with reliable trip times for motorists.
The project focuses on adding two new at-grade and elevated, barrier-separated express lanes in both directions of I-285 between Henderson Road and Paces Ferry Road and to the North Springs MARTA Station on SR 400. The project is in early stages of development, so the initial concept design is underway and access points are still being determined.
Interactive Project Timeline
- 2006
- 2009
- 2012
- 2016
- 2017
- 2017
- 2018
- 2019
- 2019/2021
- 2020
- Late 2020/Early 2021
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
- 2028
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2006
Evaluated options to increase mobility on I-285 through Revive285 project. Notice of Intent (NOI) issued -
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2012
Opened the I-285/Ashford Dunwoody Road diverging diamond interchange (DDI), one of the high-priority operational improvements proposed as part of Revive285. Widened Roswell Road bridge over I-285, one of the high-priority improvements proposed as part of Revive285 -
2016
Opened the I-285/Riverside Drive roundabout, one of the operational improvements proposed as part of Revive285. Major Mobility Investment Program (MMIP) announced -
2017
Opened the I-75/Windy Hill Road diverging diamond interchange (DDI), one of the operational improvements proposed as part of Revive285 -
2017
Began construction on the Transform 285/400project, one of the projects originally proposed as part of Revive285. This project is scheduled to open to traffic in late-2020. -
2018
Began construction on the Transform 285/400 project, one of the projects originally proposed as part of Revive285. This project is scheduled to open to traffic in late-2020. -
2019
Hosted community meetings for rescission of original Notice of Intent (NOI) of the Revive285 project and issuance of new NOI for I-285 Top End Express Lanes project. May 14 – Doraville, Chamblee May 15 – Dunwoody May 21 – Smyrna May 22 – Sandy Springs May 23 – Brookhaven -
2019/2021
Right-of-way acquisition Regardless of the design, this is what is needed for constructability purposes. -
2020
Public Information Open Houses (PIOHs) Offers more information about the project, shows initial concept layout, and provides opportunities for public feedback and comments -
Late 2020/ Early 2021
Public Hearing Open Houses (PHOHs) Opportunities for view a more advanced concept and the environmental document, as well as offers a chance for public feedback and comments. -
2021
Procurement starts to bring a developer on board. Environmental document approval -
2022
Awarded developer begins final design of the project. The consultant teams design an initial 30% of the project. The design is handed over to the selected developer to complete and construct. -
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Project Public Participation
The I-285 Top End Express Lanes project has been informed by public and stakeholder input from the start. Georgia DOT has incorporated many comments and recommendations into the current project’s plans. In preparation of the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), outreach to corridor stakeholders will continue for additional public review and comment. Georgia DOT plans to hold a round of Public Information Open Houses (PIOHs) to provide early concept information and gather feedback in early 2020.
Public Meetings
Georgia DOT hosted a series of meetings in May 2019 to inform local stakeholders of the decision to formally close the Revive285 environmental process, rescind the existing Revive285 Notice of Intent (NOI), and to move forward with the I-285 Top End Express Lanes project.
The Community Conversations: I-285 Top End Express Lanes series allowed the public to view a brief opening presentation, meet with project team members, and ask questions about the project.