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Photos: Diverging Diamond Intersection Project Begins

Work begins Ashford Dunwoody Road and 285

Monday, crews began removing reees along the westbound entrance to 285 at Ashford Dunwoody Road.

The tree removal is the first step in a project that will reconfigure the way the bridge over and entrances to 285 at Ashford Dunwoody Road.

When construction is complete, which is expected in September, the new road configuration will have drivers shift to the "wrong side of the road" as they approach either side of the bridge. Drivers heading to I-285 will turn directly onto a ramp without having to cross on-coming traffic. Drivers heading straight through the interchange will return to the "right side of the road" after crossing the bridge.

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The interchange is expected to , according to the Perimeter Center Improvement Districts. 


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