Drivers in Habersham County should expect a traffic shift on Monday, November 11. Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will move forward with a major update at the intersection of Cannon Bridge Road (GA 105) and GA 115 in the Fairview community.
The intersection, currently controlled by a four-way stop, will be reconfigured to accommodate a new roundabout aimed at improving traffic flow and safety. The traffic shift will begin on Monday morning, weather permitting, and will affect all lanes approaching the intersection.
What to Expect
Traffic Flow Changes: As workers begin to implement the new roundabout, vehicles will be redirected to new traffic patterns. Drivers will need to follow posted signs and be alert for changes in traffic movement.
Road Work in the Area: Expect construction workers and equipment on the roadside as they complete the final steps of the roundabout installation.
Motorists are urged to approach the intersection with caution during the transition period. There will be construction workers on-site and temporary traffic management in place to guide vehicles safely through the area.
Why the Change?
According to GDOT, this traffic pattern change is part of a broader initiative to ease congestion and improve roadway safety at this busy intersection. Roundabouts are designed to help traffic flow more smoothly, especially during peak hours.
GDOT is urging all drivers to stay alert, obey posted signs, and drive carefully as the new roundabout takes shape.
For more information, motorists can visit the Georgia DOT website or monitor local traffic reports.
SEE RELATED: GDOT awards $4.9 million contract for roundabout construction on Hwy. 115
Last year, GDOT awarded the $4.9 million contract to Norcross-based Wilson Construction Management to install the roundabout. It will be the first for Habersham County. The project should be completed in the spring or early summer of 2025.
The Demorest roundabout is expected to be similar to the one installed on GA 115 at GA 52 in Lumpkin County. It opened in 2019.
