TDOT Pausing Construction Lane Closures for Fourth of July Weekend
- Starting at midday on Thursday, July 3, the Georgia Department of Transportation will halt all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes across the state until 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 6.
- GDOT initiated the suspension as a Fourth of July moratorium to reduce delays, ease congestion from holiday events, and enhance travel safety during increased weekend traffic.
- Despite the pause, GDOT forecasts moderate to heavy congestion on several routes like I-16 near Savannah and I-475 near Macon, while light congestion is expected on I-85 near South Carolina.
- Commissioner Solomon Caviness highlighted improvements including over 11 miles of downtown sidewalk upgrades and repair of more than 150 lights to enhance safety and vibrancy before work resumes Monday at 9 a.m.
- This construction pause aims to improve holiday travel flow and safety, while planned projects, including 25 centerline miles of resurfacing, will continue after the moratorium ends Monday morning.
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TDOT pausing construction lane closures for Fourth of July weekend
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GDOT expects light highway congestion in Troup County for holiday weekend - LaGrange Daily News
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MDOT lifts lane restrictions, where possible, in construction zones for July 4 holiday period
The Michigan Department of Transportation is doing what it can to get out of the way this Fourth of July weekend. MDOT Spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells us where they can, they’re suspending road construction projects. “Statewide, we are obviously lifting as many restrictions as possible letting traffic move as smoothly as possible over the holiday weekend you know it’s the big midsummer holiday you know it’s the big midsummer holiday probably …

MDOT lifting lane restrictions, where possible, for the weekend
The Michigan Department of Transportation is doing what it can to get out of the way this Fourth of July weekend. MDOT Spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells us where they can, they’re suspending road construction projects. “Statewide, we are obviously lifting as many restrictions as possible letting traffic move as smoothly as possible over the holiday weekend you know it’s the big midsummer holiday you know it’s the big midsummer holiday probably l…
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