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GDOT seeks public input on I-285 Westside Express Lanes proposal

GDOT seeks public input on I-285 Westside Express Lanes proposal

Georgia DOT proposes two barrier-separated express lanes each direction over 10 I-285 miles to reduce congestion.

October 7, 2025 3:40pm EDT
Major interchange project prompts overnight lane closures on I-85 and North Druid Hills Road

Major interchange project prompts overnight lane closures on I-85 and North Druid Hills Road

Closures will affect various lanes on North Druid Hills Road and I-85, with detours directing drivers via Lenox Road to reach North Druid Hills.

August 22, 2025 8:54pm EDT
Changes coming to Georgia's HOV lanes | What you need to know about new federal regulations

Changes coming to Georgia's HOV lanes | What you need to know about new federal regulations

Starting September 30, 2025, alternative fuel vehicles in Georgia must meet the same HOV lane occupancy requirements as other passenger cars.

August 12, 2025 5:16pm EDT
Roswell enhances emergency response with cutting-edge traffic signal technology

Roswell enhances emergency response with cutting-edge traffic signal technology

Roswell is installing emergency vehicle pre-emptive technology at all of its traffic signals.

July 21, 2025 10:52pm EDT
GDOT announces overnight closures, detours for Transform 285/400 Project

GDOT announces overnight closures, detours for Transform 285/400 Project

Overnight lane closures and detours will occur from July 21 to July 26 as part of the Transform 285/400 project, affecting travel in Fulton County.

July 21, 2025 8:27pm EDT
Overnight lane closures announced for GA-400 as Express Lanes Project progresses

Overnight lane closures announced for GA-400 as Express Lanes Project progresses

Overnight lane closures on SR 400 from July 20 to July 25.

July 18, 2025 4:05pm EDT
Controlled blasting at I-285/I-20 west interchange to cause delays, pacing

Controlled blasting at I-285/I-20 west interchange to cause delays, pacing

Controlled blasting operations at the I-285/I-20 west interchange will cause brief traffic delays.

July 17, 2025 10:39pm EDT
Georgia DOT awards $28.5M in statewide transportation contracts

Georgia DOT awards $28.5M in statewide transportation contracts

The Georgia Department of Transportation awarded nine contracts totaling $28.5 million for road and bridge improvements.

July 11, 2025 7:50pm EDT
Atlanta launches $33M renovation to transform Fairburn Road

Atlanta launches $33M renovation to transform Fairburn Road

The city of Atlanta has launched a $33 million Complete Streets Project to renovate a three-mile stretch of Fairburn Road.

June 16, 2025 7:00pm EDT
Sinkhole shuts down Buford Highway on-ramp to I-85N, GDOT assessing

Sinkhole shuts down Buford Highway on-ramp to I-85N, GDOT assessing

The closure is causing backups during rush-hour Friday. Cheshire Bridge Road can be used as an alternate route.

June 6, 2025 6:03pm EDT
Briarcliff Road's seemingly never-ending construction frustrating businesses, drivers

Briarcliff Road's seemingly never-ending construction frustrating businesses, drivers

Local businesses, like Briarcliff Frame Shop, are suffering financially due to reduced customer access and disruptions caused by ongoing construction.

June 4, 2025 10:32pm EDT
How GDOT plans to make a dangerous South Fulton intersection safer

How GDOT plans to make a dangerous South Fulton intersection safer

The city of South Fulton says GDOT plans to build a roundabout to slow down traffic at Highway 138 and Bethsaida Road.

March 7, 2025 11:46pm EST
Are the metro Atlanta roads ready for this winter storm?

Are the metro Atlanta roads ready for this winter storm?

GDOT crews have already been dispatched to brine interstates and other critical routes.

January 20, 2025 10:44pm EST
New Akers Mill Road ramp to Northwest Corridor Express lanes to open this month

New Akers Mill Road ramp to Northwest Corridor Express lanes to open this month

A new access ramp connecting Akers Mill Road to the Northwest Corridor Express Lanes over Interstate 75 is set to open later this month.

January 13, 2025 9:25pm EST
Winter Storm Warning: GDOT urges drivers to avoid unnecessary travel

Winter Storm Warning: GDOT urges drivers to avoid unnecessary travel

Crews have been treating roads in North Georgia since Wednesday, with efforts ramping up across the metro Atlanta area and Northwest Georgia.

January 9, 2025 10:03pm EST
GDOT activates winter weather plan as Georgia braces for incoming storm

GDOT activates winter weather plan as Georgia braces for incoming storm

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has activated its winter weather response plan.

January 8, 2025 8:21pm EST
Snow, ice headed for metro Atlanta: How Georgia prepares for winter weather

Snow, ice headed for metro Atlanta: How Georgia prepares for winter weather

The metro Atlanta area could see snow and ice this weekend. Meanwhile, road crews and power companies are keeping a very close eye on the forecast. Here's are you can start preparing.

January 7, 2025 7:06pm EST
Concerns grow over wrong-way crashes on highways across metro Atlanta

Concerns grow over wrong-way crashes on highways across metro Atlanta

Twenty-four-year-old Morgan Glover lost her life on an early Sunday morning in late November on Georgia 400.

January 2, 2025 1:03am EST
Henry County gears up for McDonough Parkway Extension, a downtown bypass

Henry County gears up for McDonough Parkway Extension, a downtown bypass

The McDonough Parkway Extension project is about to kick into high gear.

August 15, 2024 9:35pm EDT
GA 400 express lanes project moves forward following board vote

GA 400 express lanes project moves forward following board vote

The Georgia 400 express lanes will be moving forward after a vote on Thursday by the State Transportation Board of Georgia.

August 15, 2024 8:46pm EDT
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