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GDOT Suspends Lane Closures for Holidays
Sandy Springs motorists and travelers across the state are advised to check information and traffic maps on www.511ga.org or call 511 on any phone for free, real-time traffic information.
The Georgia DOT will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and major state routes from now through 5 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 in order to ease congestion for the thousands of motorists expected to travel across the state through the first of the year.
The Department anticipates more travelers than usual during the holidays since both Christmas Day and New Year's Day fall on Wednesdays this year. Motorists should expect heavy congestion near malls and retail centers, particularly those situated near interstates.
Keep in mind that even though there will be no construction closures, incident management or emergency maintenance-related lane closures could become necessary on any route.
Motorists across the state are advised to check traveler information and traffic maps on www.511ga.org or call 511 on any phone for free, real-time traffic information. Georgia 511 provides statewide traffic conditions, route-specific information and estimated travel times. Additionally, 511 callers can access transit providers, major airports, rideshare organizations, Georgia tourism information and 511 systems in neighboring states.
For those preparing to fly, 511 connects callers to airports in Atlanta and Savannah for information on parking, delays or connections to carriers. An automated voice recognition system guides the service, but callers can also reach live operators to report accidents or congestion, request HERO assistance or obtain additional information.
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