CARTERSVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia Department of Transportation announces a new traffic signal on the northbound ramp of I-75 at the Emerson Exit in Bartow County is scheduled to be fully operational on Thursday, May 17 mid-morning, weather permitting.

“Once this signal is operational, be cautious until you get familiar with the changes. Remember, other drivers may be surprised by the new signal so give yourself plenty of space between you and the driver in front of you,” said DeWayne Comer, district engineer at Georgia DOT office in Cartersville.