Georgia DOT suspending Lane Closures for Labor Day Weekend

To allow for the anticipated increase in Labor Day weekend traffic congestion, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announces the suspension of lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes beginning Friday, September 2, at 12pm until 5am on Tuesday, September 6.  While construction-related lane 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, emergency, or maintenance-related lane closures could become necessary at any time on any route.  Georgia DOT’s 5-day travel forecast for the holiday weekend indicates the heaviest traffic volumes may materialize on Friday, September 2, with moderate traffic predicted on Saturday, September 3. Light traffic is expected on both Sunday, September 4, and Monday, September 5.  Forecasts are based on historical traffic volumes on similar dates around the Labor Day weekend.  For up-to-date information about travel conditions on Georgia’s interstates and state routes, call 511, or visit www.511ga.org before heading out. 511 is a free service that provides real-time statewide information on Georgia’s interstates and state routes, including traffic conditions, incidents, lane closures, and delays due to inclement weather 24 hours a day, seven days a week.