Georgia DOT Commissioner Russell McMurry speaks at May 1, 2017 media briefing. Photo by Cedric Mohr, provided by GDOT.

The Georgia Department of Transportation says a burned out portion of I-85 at Piedmont Road will reopen sooner than expected.

On May 1, transportation officials said the projected opening date is May 25, nearly a month ahead of schedule.

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