Georgia Department of Transportation predicts best and worst travel times for spring break travel and offers timely safety tips
Published on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 8:19am
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Atlanta – Spring has arrived across Georgia. This means warmer weather, more pollen and more traffic is likely. The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) says there will be higher than normal traffic in and around metro Atlanta during the K-12 school spring break period, which runs from Friday, March 29 to Sunday, April 7. It is expected that This includes his March 31st Easter Sunday.
Below are the best and worst travel times for Spring Break 2024. This prediction is based on his 2023 travel data.
Metro Atlanta Interstate:
- heavyFrom Friday, March 29th until Easter Sunday, March 31st, traffic will be heavier than usual.
- Typical heavy traffic throughout the day medium to heavy It will be crowded from Monday, April 1st to Thursday, April 4th from 3pm to 7pm.
- heavier From Friday, April 5th to Sunday, April 7th, traffic will be heavier than usual.
- Motorists are advised to use caution on Saturday, April 6th. likely to crash.
Metro Atlanta roadways:
heavier The following surface roads are expected to experience higher than normal traffic congestion on Friday, March 29, ending later that evening.
- State Route 3/Cobb Parkway
- State Route 141/Peachtree Road
- State Route 140/Jimmy Carter Boulevard
- US 78/Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway
- State Route 3/Northside Drive
- State Route 8/Ponce de Leon Street
- State Route 42/Moreland Avenue
- State Route 154/Memorial Drive
- U.S. Highway 19/State Route 3
Below are schedule changes for the Northwest Corridor and South Metro Express Lanes during the Spring Break travel period. Schedule changes will be carefully evaluated and based on historical data and traffic trends. Changes are indicated by green and blue text.
On major interstates outside of metro Atlanta, data shows the following traffic trends during the spring break travel period:
- I-20 Eastbound heavy congestion Enter metro Atlanta. light Leave the city and head west toward Alabama. Moderately Eastbound traffic entering South Carolina.
- I-75 It is predicted that there will be heavy Southbound and northbound traffic jams leaving Atlanta in Stockbridge.
- I-24 Eastbound heavy Traffic jams in northwest Georgia (near Chattanooga).
- I-16 Westbound heavy Savannah exit and traffic jams on I-16 eastbound heavy Traffic jam entering the savannah.
- The northbound and southbound lights of I-95 pass through Savannah.
safe driving tips: If you're traveling this spring break, keep these best practices in mind to travel safely.
- Drive defensively:
- The number of out-of-town drivers is expected to increase during this year's spring break. Be careful of inexperienced drivers on the road.
- Be alert and aware. If you see a car with its hazards on, slow down and approach with caution.
- Maintain a safe distance between you and the car in front of you in case it suddenly stops.
- Don't drive distracted. Please pay attention to the road in case of unexpected events.
- Make sure your child's safety is your top priority in your car.
- Before driving to your destination, make sure all children in your vehicle are properly buckled.
- If your child cannot properly buckle their seat belt, place them in a booster seat.
- Make sure that the seat belt never rests on your child's stomach or face.
- Please do not leave children in the car when stopping at a store on the way.
- Georgia DOT HERO/CHAMP Support:
- HERO and CHAMP are free services in Georgia provided by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).
- HERO patrols the Atlanta metropolitan area with the primary mission of clearing roadways from incidents and restoring normal traffic flow, while CHAMP patrols the remaining routes outside metro Atlanta.
- Operator assists driver by changing flat tire. Battery for jump start. Supply fuel or coolant. Push the vehicle onto the shoulder of the road. Transport the driver to a safe location away from traffic. Perform minor mechanical repairs. and administer first aid.
- When traveling within Georgia, drivers can dial 511 from any phone and select option “1” to request driver assistance or report a road accident.
For the latest information on Georgia's interstate and state highway travel conditions, call 511 or visit www.511ga.org before you go. 511 is a free service that provides real-time, statewide information on Georgia's interstates and state highways, including traffic conditions, incidents, lane closures, and weather delays, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Callers can also be transferred to an operator to request HERO support in metro Atlanta or CHAMP service on highways in other areas of the state.
The Georgia Department of Transportation plans, constructs, and maintains Georgia state and federal highways. We are involved in bridges, waterways, public transportation, rail, general aviation, bicycle and pedestrian programs. We also assist local governments with road maintenance. The Georgia Department of Transportation and its approximately 4,000 employees are committed to delivering a transportation system focused on innovation, safety, sustainability, and mobility. The Department's vision is to increase Georgia's competitiveness through leadership in transportation.
