GDOT Suspends Lane Closures for Memorial Day Weekend

Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announces the suspension of all interstate lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes beginning today at noon until 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 28.

While construction-related lane closures will be suspended, Georgia DOT reminds motorists to exercise caution as crews may still work near highways, and safety concerns may require some long-term lane closures to remain in place.

Additionally, emergency or maintenance-related lane closures could occur at any time on any route.

To help motorists plan the best and worst times to travel this weekend, Georgia DOT is sharing its traffic forecasts and best practices while traveling across Georgia this holiday weekend.

The predictions are based on travel data from the past several years.

If you’re headed to Atlanta this weekend, tourist attractions and popular areas for holiday travel in the metro area could experience an increase in traffic. They include:
Centennial Olympic Park
Georgia Aquarium
Six Flags Over Georgia
Zoo Atlanta
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Piedmont Park / Atlanta Jazz Festival

Motorists should be advised of potential heavy traffic today in Atlanta particularly from 12 – 8 p.m.

Motorists can expect moderate congestion on metro Atlanta interstates on Saturday, May 25, during afternoon hours and Light to normal traffic is expected on both Sunday, May 26, and Monday, May 27, Memorial Day.