The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is adding to Suwanee resident's daily commute options. GDOT began construction for a new interchange at I-85 at McGinnis Ferry Road in November 2023.

The project's primary purpose is to provide access to I-85. The project is a half-diamond interchange, meaning ramps will be installed on the south-facing side of the bridge only, resulting in access onto I-85 south and access from I-85 north onto McGinnis Ferry Road. The interchange will help alleviate traffic at the Lawrenceville-Suwanee exit for drivers commuting to and from Atlanta on I-85. Suwanee drivers wanting to travel north to Buford or beyond would still need to use the Lawrenceville-Suwanee exit.

GDOT awarded the $24.8 million contract to Norcross-based CMES, Inc. The anticipated completion of the interchange is early 2026. 

For more information on this project, please visit the GDOT Website.

For more information on other GDOT initiatives, please visit Georgia Department of Transportation.