Nightly Lane Closures Scheduled on SR 20 in Gwinnett

Paving operations will require overnight lane closures on Buford Drive next month.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:28pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of the rough, pebbled texture of freshly laid asphalt, capturing the rich browns, grays, and blacks that make up the surface of a highway.Scheduled overnight paving work on a major Gwinnett County highway will require lane closures but help improve safety and mobility in the long run.Buford Today

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced scheduled night paving operations along State Route 20 (Buford Drive) in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The work will require inside lane closures in both directions from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM on Saturday, April 11, 2026, between Buford Highway (SR 13) and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.

Why it matters

This project is part of the ongoing SR 20 widening effort to expand Buford Drive from two lanes to three lanes in each direction, which will enhance safety, reduce congestion, and improve mobility through a busy commercial district in western Gwinnett County.

The details

The overnight paving operations will involve lane closures throughout the work zone, and motorists should expect delays and use caution while traveling through the area. This work is a partnership between GDOT and Gwinnett County to improve a critical north-south corridor that connects I-985 to Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Buford Highway.

  • The lane closures will be in place from 8:00 PM on Saturday, April 11, 2026 to 8:00 AM on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)

The state transportation agency overseeing the SR 20 widening project in Gwinnett County.

Gwinnett County

A local government partner collaborating with GDOT on the SR 20 widening project.

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What’s next

Motorists are advised to slow down, remain alert, and give crews plenty of space while the overnight paving work is underway.

The takeaway

This project represents an important infrastructure investment to improve safety, reduce congestion, and enhance mobility along a critical commercial corridor in Gwinnett County.