Toombs County…
Culvert pipe replacement requires SR 56 closure starting Aug. 5 

VIDALIA, GA – Georgia Department of Transportation announces a temporary road closure in conjunction with culvert pipe replacement on State Route (SR) 56 in Toombs County. SR 56 will be closed between Cedar Crossing Road and Del Conner Road with traffic detoured starting Monday, August 5 and remain closed until further notice.

The existing pipe, maintained by Georgia DOT, will be replaced under the roadway then roadway reconstructed. Message boards will be utilized to alert the public of the upcoming changes.

Motorists will be guided through the state route detour with directional signage via US 1, SR 29, US 280, SR 130 and SR 135. Motorists will be able to access residences up to work zone.

For real-time information about statewide road conditions, know before you go. Before getting into your car – call 511 or visit 511ga.org, where you can access statewide, route-specific information on crashes, road work, traffic and weather. Callers can transfer to operators to report incidents or request assistance on interstate or state routes across Georgia. The system can be also be used to access transit providers, major airports, rideshare organizations, tourism information and 511 systems in surrounding states. For information about Georgia DOT, visit www.dot.ga.gov.

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For questions, contact Jill Nagel.

 

 

 

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Georgia Department of Transportation
Southeast Georgia District Office
P.O. Box 610, Jesup, GA 31546