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Columbus, GA · Traffic & Transit
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Fort Valley highway overpass project complete after years of planning
The Fort Valley Highway 96 and 341 intersection project is now complete after years of planning, aiming to relieve long-time traffic congestion.
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Temporary lane closure on Whittlesey Boulevard to start June 1
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Consolidated Government is telling motorists to take heed of an upcoming, temporary lane closure on Whittlesey Boulevard starting on Monday, June 1, 2026. Officials say the temporary lane closure will be at 5520 Whittlesey Blvd. by the Chick-fil-A and 5555 Whittlesey Blvd. by the Smokey Bones. The lane closure […]
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Road resurfacing project begins June 1 in Phenix City
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A portion of a roadway in Phenix City will be resurfaced next week, resulting in traffic delays. This road project, which begins on Monday, June 1, will take place on 10th Avenue South from Seale Road to 6th Place South. Officials did not provide an expected end date, but stated that dates and times are subject to change due to weather conditions.
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$4M Fort Valley intersection overhaul aims to ease congestion and improve downtown access
Fort Valley, Ga (WGXA) - A long-discussed traffic project in Fort Valley is now complete after years of planning and construction. Last Friday, community leaders gathered for an opening ceremony at the Highway 96 and 341 railroad intersection, a location that had become a major concern for drivers dealing with heavy traffic congestion.
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Overturned 18-wheeler causes traffic delays on Hwy. 280 in Smiths Station
SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WTVM) - An overturned 18-wheeler is causing traffic delays Tuesday morning on Highway 280 East in Lee County. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, state troopers were notified of the crash just after 7:15 a.m. EST. The incident happened at the intersection of Summerville Road, directly...
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2 temporary turning lane closures to soon begin on Whittlesey Boulevard
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two turning lanes on Whittlesey Boulevard in Columbus will be closed temporarily starting Monday. The affected turning lanes will include 5520 Whittlesey Boulevard, turning into Chick-fil-A, and 5555 Whittlesey Boulevard, turning into Smokey Bones. The closures begin on Monday, June 1 through Thursday, June 4. During...
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Years in the making, Fort Valley's $4M railroad intersection project finally complete
MACON, Ga. — After nearly a decade of planning and more than two years of construction, drivers in downtown Fort Valley can finally cross the railroad tracks along U.S. 341 again without taking a detour. The railroad crossing project in downtown Fort Valley is now complete, reopening a major...
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Overturned 18-wheeler causes traffic delays on Hwy. 280 in Smiths Station
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Buena Vista Road Interchange traffic shift rescheduled for June 5
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Contractors for the Buena Vista Road interchange at I-185 announced on Tuesday that they have rescheduled a traffic shift for the new diverging diamond pattern. The traffic pattern shift was previously scheduled for Friday, May 29. However, officials said that due to inclement weather, the shift has been rescheduled for Friday, […]
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Long-awaited Buena Vista Road Interchange traffic shift scheduled for May 29, GDOT says
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Contractors for the Buena Vista Road interchange at I-185 have scheduled a traffic shift for the new diverging diamond pattern, officials announced on Wednesday. The traffic pattern shift is scheduled for Friday, May 29, in the overnight hours, to have the least possible impact on all local and commercial drivers. The […]
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‘Diverging diamond’ pattern takes over major Columbus interchange next week
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A major traffic shift is coming to a busy Columbus interchange and drivers need to prepare for overnight closures next week. Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation have scheduled the transition to the new “diverging diamond” interchange at Buena Vista Road and Interstate 185.
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Eastbound lanes reopen on Hwy 280 in Lee County after morning crash
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Roadwork near Springer Opera House will cause lane closure for two weeks
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Residents and motorists in the area of the Springer Opera House and the new Columbus Judicial Center are being encouraged to use caution when driving over the course of the next two weeks. Starting on Monday, May 11, 2026, a section of Tenth Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue will […]