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Ga. 119 to be dedicated in Carl Dykes memory

McLarrys Curve on Highway 84 to be officially designated in ceremony on April 16

Carl Dykes

Carl R Dykes 1971-9174 1983-1987 — Carl Dykes

Special to the Couirer

Updated: Apr 7, 2016, 2:00 PM

Published: Apr 6, 2016, 2:02 PM

ATLANTA — The Georgia House passed House Resolutions 1608 and 1655 to rename portions of roads, sponsored by state Rep. Al Williams, D-Midway, during the recent session.

“It was my pleasure to honor a great man and a beloved establishment with a road naming dedication,” Williams said. “Carl Dykes was truly a hero and a giant for our community, and I know that he will not soon be forgotten. McLarry’s brought people together, and although its doors have closed, the bonds formed there will last forever.”

HR 1608 honors the memory of Carl Dykes by dedicating Highway 119 as “Carl Dykes Highway” in his memory. Dykes was a World War II veteran, former state senator and former Hinesville mayor.

The road dedication will take place during a ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at West Gen. Screven Way and South Main Street in Hinesville, and refreshments will be served at the Ameris Bank meeting room immediately following the dedication.

HR 1655 honors the former establishment known as McLarry’s by dedicating a quarter mile of Highway 84 as “McLarry’s Curve” in its honor. Located in Flemington near Fort Stewart, McLarry’s was a restaurant and gas station that served Liberty County residents for 25 years. The road dedication will take place during a ceremony at 10:30 a.m. April 16.

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Interstate lane closures, detours set

Traffic shift in effect for 20 days near Savannah Airport

GaDOT

Coastal Courier

Updated: Apr 17, 2018, 9:30 AM

Published: Apr 17, 2018, 9:54 AM

The Georgia Department of Transportation continues to improve highway infrastructure throughout the area. As a result, work on construction and maintenance projects will continue through Saturday. Closure schedules may change due to weather or other factors.

Lane closures by county are scheduled as follows:

Bryan County

· From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday I-16 Westbound from US 80/Exit 143 to SR 119/Exit 137 will have single-lane closures for bridge rehabilitation work.

Chatham County I-95 Resurfacing

· There will be continuous double-lane closures and a shift in traffic patterns for 20 days near the Savannah Airport as approach slabs at Pipemakers Bridge are replaced. Lane closures will be in effect between mileposts 103 and 104 Monday, and ramp closures at Exit 102 will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday and Tuesday.

Liberty County

· From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through May 12, there will be nightly ramp closures with detours at I-95 exits 76 and 67 to replace existing concrete on ramps.

For more information about travel conditions on Georgia’s interstates and state routes, call 511. More information is also available at www.511ga.org.

The Georgia Department of Transportation continues to improve highway infrastructure throughout the area. As a result, work on construction and maintenance projects will continue through Saturday. Closure schedules may change due to weather or other factors.

Lane closures by county are scheduled as follows:

Bryan County

· From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday I-16 Westbound from US 80/Exit 143 to SR 119/Exit 137 will have single-lane closures for bridge rehabilitation work.

Chatham County I-95 Resurfacing

· There will be continuous double-lane closures and a shift in traffic patterns for 20 days near the Savannah Airport as approach slabs at Pipemakers Bridge are replaced. Lane closures will be in effect between mileposts 103 and 104 Monday, and ramp closures at Exit 102 will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday and Tuesday.

Liberty County

· From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through May 12, there will be nightly ramp closures with detours at I-95 exits 76 and 67 to replace existing concrete on ramps.

For more information about travel conditions on Georgia’s interstates and state routes, call 511. More information is also available at www.511ga.org.

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