GDOT suspending Lane Closures during Thanksgiving Holiday

To ease Thanksgiving traffic congestion statewide, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announces the suspension of construction-related lane closures on heavily traveled interstate highways and state routes from 6am Wednesday, Nov. 27, to 5am Monday, Dec. 2. The statewide lane restrictions allow commuters work-zone free travel and reduced traffic congestion during the Thanksgiving Holiday. Similar restrictions will be in place for Christmas and New Year’s.  While the road closures will be suspended, the department reminds travelers to exercise caution as crews may still work near highways, and safety concerns may require some long-term lane closures to remain in place. In addition, incident management or emergency, maintenance-related lane closures could become necessary at any time on any route. For up-to-date information about travel conditions on Georgia’s interstates and state routes, visit www.511ga.org before heading out. 511 is a free service.  GDOT plans, constructs, and maintains Georgia’s state and federal highways. GDOT and its nearly 4,000 employees are committed to delivering a transportation system focused on innovation, safety, sustainability, and mobility. The department’s vision is to boost Georgia’s competitiveness through leadership in transportation.