I-20 / I-520 Interchange Reconstruction Project (Richmond/Columbia)  

Latest News and Updates

• I-520 West Bound Traffic Shift (10-17-07)
• I-20 West Bound and I-520 East Bound Ramp Closures (10-17-07)
• Overhead Utility Work (10-9-07)
• Traffic Shift on I-20 West Bound (9-7-07)

Overview

The Georgia Department of Transportation will reconstruct the I-20/I-520 interchange in Richmond County. This project is designed to replace the existing interchange configuration, increase capacity and reduce noise pollution in this area. Georgia DOT also has a second project that will widen I-20 from Belair Road to Wheeler Road in Columbia and Richmond counties.

• Project Brochure
• Project Overview Presentation

Improvements

• Increased storm water retention reducing discharges into Cranes Creek Drainage Basin
• Installation of sound walls for comfort of residents and businesses
• More sophisticated and clean urban aesthetic
• Separation of local trip and through traffic

Capacity

Present

• I-520 (Wheeler Rd to Scott Nixon) - 91,400 AADT
•  I-20 (Belair Rd to Wheeler Rd) 67,520 AADT
• I-20 (Wheeler Rd to Walton Way Ext.)  - 75,260 AADT 

After Completion

• I-520 (Wheeler Rd to Scott Nixon) - 111,940 AADT (2029)
• I-20 (Belair Rd to Wheeler Rd) - 103,280 AADT (2029)
• I-20 (Wheeler Rd to Walton Way Ext.) - 116,620 AADT (2029)

Contractors (Joint Venture)

Scott Bridge Company, Inc. P.O. Box 2000 614 Second Avenue Opelika, AL 36803 (334) 749-5045

United Contactors Inc. P.O. Box 268 5562 Tender Grass Blvd. Great Falls, SC 29055 (803) 581-6000

Timeframe

Completion Date: 7/31/2010

Construction Costs

$191,935,137.53