Sunday, December 22, 2024–6:10 p.m.
-GDOT News Release-
To accommodate the anticipated increase in holiday travel, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will temporarily halt lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roadways near key shopping areas, malls, and retail districts. This suspension will be in effect from 5 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2024, through 10 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2025.
Although construction-related lane closures will be on hold, drivers should remain alert as maintenance crews may still be active near highways. Additionally, some long-term closures may remain in place for safety reasons. It’s also important to note that lane closures for emergencies, incidents, or essential maintenance could occur at any time on any route.
Outlined below are the anticipated best and worst travel times for the Christmas and New Year’s holiday. These projections are based on historical traffic data from previous holiday seasons. Georgia DOT urges travelers to plan ahead and exercise caution on the roads throughout the holiday season.
Christmas: December 23-29
New Year’s: December 30-January 5
