Alerts
DOWNTOWN ATLANTA: AVOID I-75/85 SOUTHBOUND LABOR DAY WEEKEND
9 pm Fri. Aug. 29 - 5 am Tues. Sept. 2: Major lane closures are scheduled at the I-75/85 southbound merge (Brookwood Interchange) this Labor Day Weekend:
- I-85 southbound: Reduced to 2 lanes at the I-75 merge (just south of the Peachtree St overpass)
- I-75 southbound: Reduced to 1 lane at the I-85 merge (just south of the 16th St exit)
This work will cause
EXTREME SOUTHBOUND DELAYS approaching Midtown and Downtown Atlanta on both I-85 and I-75 southbound. Motorists attending Downtown events are strongly urged to use MARTA or take I-285 to I-20 from either the west or east. Drivers traveling through Atlanta should use also I-285 and go around the city.
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News
RAMP METERS - HOURS OF OPERATION
Several new ramp meters began operation recently in the Atlanta area. The devices are designed to keep the Interstate traffic flowing more smoothly during the peak hours. Read this article for hours of operation of the various meters.
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UPDATED May 22, 2008 - Roadwork on I-75 Statewide
Several major road construction projects are in progress on I-75 throughout the state. Read on for more information.
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Gwinnett: Now Open - SR 316 Boggs Rd. Exit Ramp, New CD Lanes on I-85 NB
Now open: Exit ramp from SR 316 eastbound to Boggs Rd. and new collector distributor (CD) lanes along I-85 northbound between Pleasant Hill Rd. and Boggs Rd. Read on for more information.
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SAMSUNG AND MOTOROLA CUSTOMERS: IMPORTANT INFO RE 511
Sprint has learned that a feature setting on certain Samsung and Motorola phones may affect your ability to dial some abbreviated dialing codes such as 211, 311,
511, 711 and 811. Read on for instructions on how to resolve this dialing issue on your Samsung or Motorola wireless phone.
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Midtown Atlanta: Techwood Dr. Closed Between 16th & 10th Streets
Until Summer 2009: Techwood Dr. between 16th and 10th Streets is now closed. Please make note of the following ramp closures and alternate routes
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Coweta/Fulton: Roadwork on I-85 and SR 34
Until further notice: Day and nighttime lane closures on I-85 in both directions between Exits 47 and 61 and on SR 34.
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Augusta/Richmond Co.: Roadwork on I-20 and I-520
Until further notice: Lane closures at various times on I-20 in both directions between Belair Rd. and I-520 (Bobby Jones Expressway), and on I-520 between Wheeler Rd. and Scott Nixon Memorial Dr. This article also includes links to real-time traffic information on I-20 and I-520 in the project area.
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511 - Georgia's Statewide Travel Information Number
Georgia has a new statewide travel information number: 511. Whenever you need real-time traffic or travel information, dial this 3-digit number from any phone - it's free! Read on for more details!
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NaviGAtor Cams Affected By I-85/SR 316 Interchange Reconstruction
The reconstruction of the I-85 and SR 316 interchange has necessitated the temporary removal of several cameras in the vicinity of the project. Read this article for more information.
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Coastal GA: Major Reconstruction on I-95
Major widening and reconstruction is in progress on I-95 in Glynn, McIntosh, and Liberty Counties. This project is expected to be completed by August 2010.
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MOVE OVER When You See Emergency Lights - It's The Law
The Georgia Move-Over Law requires drivers to
move over one lane when possible if an emergency vehicle with flashing lights (fire, police, EMS or HERO Unit) is parked on the shoulder of the highway.
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