Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation:
As Christmas and the New Year’s holiday approach, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is sending out the following travel alerts and safety tips to facilitate motorists reaching their holiday destinations. Georgia DOT will temporarily suspend lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roadways near key shopping areas, malls, and retail districts. The suspension will be effective from Tuesday, December 23 at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, December 28 at 10:00 p.m., and from Wednesday, December 31 at 5:00 a.m. to Friday, January 2, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.
Important Reminders for Travelers:
- While lane closures are suspended, construction crews may still be active near highways, and some long-term lane closures could remain in place for safety reasons.
- Emergency or incident-related lane closures may still occur at any time, as needed.
- Stay alert, follow road signs, and exercise extra caution, particularly near work zones.
Visit www.dot.ga.gov for Georgia DOT’s traffic forecasts for Christmas week and New Year’s Week, along with best practices for traveling across the state during those holidays.
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