Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation:
The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announces that during July 4th Weekend, all interstate lane closures will be suspended beginning Friday, July 3, at 6 a.m. through Monday, July 6, at 6 a.m. to increase safety, ease travel, and reduce delays.
Important Reminders for Motorists:
- While lane closures are suspended, construction crews may still be working near roadways, and some long-term closures could remain in place for safety reasons.
- Emergency or incident-related lane closures may still occur at any time, as needed.
- Stay alert, move over one lane when possible, and reduce speed when traveling through an active or currently inactive work zone.
Additionally, weather conditions can impact travel on the roads. Rain increases crash risk by 60%, and extreme heat (over 90 degrees) causes a 20-30% increase in road debris, such as tire blowouts.
Visit www.dot.ga.gov for Georgia DOT’s traffic forecasts and best practices for traveling across the state for the holiday.
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