The first phase of the Winder Highway widening is scheduled to be opened Friday.  (GDT photo)

The first phase of the Winder Highway widening is scheduled to be opened Friday. (GDT photo)

1st phase of Winder Hwy. widening almost ready for opening

The first phase of the widening of Georgia 211 between Gainesville and Winder is scheduled for opening Friday. This includes the dual lane roundabouts, the state Department of Transportation (GDOT) said Monday.

In addition, the northbound I-85 on-off ramps’ signals will be activated.

The $27.5 million project is opening ahead of schedule, GDOT says.

The contract for Phase 2 of the project was awarded earlier this year. Contract OK’d for widening of 211 in Hall, Barrow, Gwinnett