Pedestrian accidents on the rise | The simple thing everyone can do to prevent it
It is an urgent safety alert from the Georgia Department of Transportation to drivers.
It is an urgent safety alert from the Georgia Department of Transportation to drivers.
Pile driving to begin along GA-400 for Kimball Bridge Road replacement project
Pile driving for the new bridge over Georgia 400 at Kimball Bridge Road is expected to begin this weekend, weather permitting.
Pile driving for the new bridge over Georgia 400 at Kimball Bridge Road is expected to begin this weekend, weather permitting.
I-285 lanes to reopen after months-long construction project
Drivers along Interstate 285 are about to get some much-needed. GDOT, this weekend, will reopen westbound lanes between Peachtree-Dunwoody and Roswell roads.
Drivers along Interstate 285 are about to get some much-needed. GDOT, this weekend, will reopen westbound lanes between Peachtree-Dunwoody and Roswell roads.
Georgia’s transportation chief is set to get another $100,000 raise
Georgia’s transportation commissioner is set to get another $100,000 boost in pay. Here's where that puts his new salary.
Georgia’s transportation commissioner is set to get another $100,000 boost in pay. Here's where that puts his new salary.
Drivers may soon be holding out for a HERO Unit on Atlanta's highways
Drivers who breakdown along Atlanta’s highways overnight may be waiting a bit longer for help after GDOT’s HERO Units cut their hours.
Drivers who breakdown along Atlanta’s highways overnight may be waiting a bit longer for help after GDOT’s HERO Units cut their hours.
GDOT pauses overnight HERO patrols due to staffing shortage
Big changes are coming to the metro Atlanta's HERO program as the Georgia Department of Transportation deals with employee burnout and staffing shortages.
Big changes are coming to the metro Atlanta's HERO program as the Georgia Department of Transportation deals with employee burnout and staffing shortages.
Buford Highway reopens after day-long repair of sinkhole
The hole which opened up in the northbound lanes of Buford Highway between Briarwood Road and Afton Lane has been repaired.
The hole which opened up in the northbound lanes of Buford Highway between Briarwood Road and Afton Lane has been repaired.
Engineers points out needed changes after man in wheelchair struck by car in Buckhead
Recently, a volunteer at the Shepherd Spinal Center in Buckhead, was struck by a driver as he was trying to cross Peachtree Road.
Recently, a volunteer at the Shepherd Spinal Center in Buckhead, was struck by a driver as he was trying to cross Peachtree Road.
Georgia officials hit Norfolk Southern with a $10,000 fine for train derailment and spill
Regulators say it caused thousands of soybeans to spill into a Flat Creek last July, which leads to Lake Lanier.
Regulators say it caused thousands of soybeans to spill into a Flat Creek last July, which leads to Lake Lanier.
GDOT breaks ground to make South Fulton intersection safer
South Fulton Police say they have routinely ticketed speeders flying by at 100 mph in a zone marked 55 mph.
South Fulton Police say they have routinely ticketed speeders flying by at 100 mph in a zone marked 55 mph.
Georgia considers allowing heavier trucks on roads despite opposition
Georgia may allow trucks weighing up to 90,000 pounds on the its roads, despite arguments from the state's own Department of Transportation that it could cost billions in damages.
Georgia may allow trucks weighing up to 90,000 pounds on the its roads, despite arguments from the state's own Department of Transportation that it could cost billions in damages.
Mayor Dickens, Sen. Ossoff, city leaders announce $30M Atlanta BeltLine investment
City leaders said the plan based on safety would connect pedestrians and cyclists from Downtown to the Southside BeltLine.
City leaders said the plan based on safety would connect pedestrians and cyclists from Downtown to the Southside BeltLine.
What Georgia drivers should do if a pothole damages their vehicle
Hitting a pothole is a heart stopping moment when for those behind the wheel. What you need to know if it causes significant damage to your car.
Hitting a pothole is a heart stopping moment when for those behind the wheel. What you need to know if it causes significant damage to your car.
Mother appeals to Atlanta City Council for changes after daughter killed in hit-and-run crash
Members of the Atlanta City Council are now petitioning the state to improve conditions along one Atlanta roadways after nearly two dozen deadly incidents.
Members of the Atlanta City Council are now petitioning the state to improve conditions along one Atlanta roadways after nearly two dozen deadly incidents.
I-285 lane closures start, 'traffic nightmare' to follow
Lane closures on I-285 have already started for roadwork. Here is the remaining timeline for that project.
Lane closures on I-285 have already started for roadwork. Here is the remaining timeline for that project.
GDOT crews inspect support beams under bridge after fiery crash on I-285
GDOT is inspecting support beams under the Ashford-Dunwoody bridge following a fiery crash that shut down two lanes on I-285 on Monday.
GDOT is inspecting support beams under the Ashford-Dunwoody bridge following a fiery crash that shut down two lanes on I-285 on Monday.
Construction on new I-16 bridge demolished following crash to begin Monday
Georgia highway officials say construction crews will be out starting Monday to replace the Interstate 16 bridge that was demolished after a truck hit it in July.
Georgia highway officials say construction crews will be out starting Monday to replace the Interstate 16 bridge that was demolished after a truck hit it in July.
GDOT to burn brush over next few weeks in Alpharetta
Residents in and around Alpharetta could be smelling or seeing smoke for the next few weeks while the Georgia Department of Transportation works to clear vegetation.
Residents in and around Alpharetta could be smelling or seeing smoke for the next few weeks while the Georgia Department of Transportation works to clear vegetation.
Atlanta motorist claims GDOT slow to fix pothole that damaged his car
A metro Atlanta motorist said he hit a car-sized series of potholes on Interstate 85 that caused thousands of dollars in damage to his vehicle.
A metro Atlanta motorist said he hit a car-sized series of potholes on Interstate 85 that caused thousands of dollars in damage to his vehicle.
Georgia to spend $3.6M on new I-16 bridge at crash site
Georgia highway officials have awarded a $3.58 million contract to replace an Interstate 16 bridge that was demolished after a truck hit it in July.
Georgia highway officials have awarded a $3.58 million contract to replace an Interstate 16 bridge that was demolished after a truck hit it in July.