GDOT to suspend construction-related closures during July 4th Weekend

In an effort to ease travel through and within our state during the Fourth of July weekend, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will suspend construction-related closures on interstate highways starting today, July 2.

Additionally, GDOT will limit lane closures on state routes that directly serve major tourist and recreation centers.

The holiday schedule will be in place from noon Friday, July 2, through 10pm Tuesday, July 6.

Georgia DOT State Construction Engineer John D. Hancock says quote, “This particular holiday weekend is considered to be one of Georgia’s heaviest travel times…By restricting lane closures, we hope drivers heading to holiday festivities or vacation destinations will encounter fewer delays and less stress.”

While lane closures will be suspended, GDOT encourages motorists to exercise caution as crews may still be working in close proximity to highways, and safety concerns may require some long-term closures to remain in place.

In addition, incident management or emergency, maintenance-related closures could become necessary at any time on any route.