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I-95 Exit Guide November 6, 2023November 9, 2023 I-95, Interstate 95, road safety, road trips, traffic safety, travel planning, travel safety, trip planning, vacation planning

Prep For Long-Haul Bliss With These Essential Road Trip Steps

Embarking on a major road trip promises adventure, excitement, and a break from the routine. However, the key to a successful journey lies in thorough preparation. By addressing your car’s mechanical needs, updating your insurance, organizing important documents, and securing your home, you can s read more…

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I-95 Exit Guide November 5, 2023 holiday traffic, holiday travel, I-95, Interstate 95, road safety, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving travel, travel planning, travel safety, trip planning

Your Guide to a Stress-Free Thanksgiving Drive on I-95

This Thanksgiving holiday is expected to be one of the years most heavily traveled periods. Using input from fellow I-95 travelers, state transportation data and our own established traffic trends, we’ve put together this helpful guide to make your trip safer and a little less painful.

Timing i read more…

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I-75 Exit Guide October 5, 2023 distracted driving, driving laws, I-75, Interstate 75, Ohio, travel safety

Ohio’s Distracted Driving Law Goes Into Effect Today

Enforcement of Ohio’s distracted driving law begins today, October 5. It is illegal to use or hold a cell phone or electronic device in your hand or lap while driving on Ohio roads. If an officer sees a violation, you can be pulled over! Here are the penalties:

1st offense: Two points a read more…

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I-95 Exit Guide August 30, 2023 holiday traffic, holiday travel, I-95, Interstate 95, Labor Day, Labor Day weekend, lane closures, travel safety, Virginia

Virginia DOT Suspends Lane Closures to Ease Labor Day Holiday Travel

To make the most of the Labor Day weekend and remaining summer travel days, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is suspending most highway work zones and lifting most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon Friday, September 1, until noon Tuesday, read more…

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I-95 Exit Guide August 30, 2023 Georgia, Hurricane Idalia, I-95 construction, Interstate 95, road safety, traffic delays, traffic safety, travel safety, travel weather, weather warnings

Georgia DOT Prepared for Hurricane Idalia Impacts

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tropical storm warning for several counties in the south central and southeast portions of Georgia and a watch in other areas ahead of Hurricane Idalia. Governor Brian P. Kemp issued a state of emergency declaration for all of Georgia to provide for read more…

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I-4 Exit Guide August 29, 2023 Florida, Hurricane Idalia, Idalia, safety, storm updates, travel planning, travel safety, tropical storm

Florida Governor Issues Hurricane Idalia Update – August 29, 2023

This morning, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates on Hurricane Idalia at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, FDOT Secretary Jared W. Perdue and Major General John Haas. As the storm approaches, landfall is expected early Wednesday morning with evacuation orders being called across 22 counties. The Governor also expanded the Executive Order to include three additional counties, bringing the t read more…

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I-4 Exit Guide August 29, 2023 Florida, hurricane, Hurricane Idalia, I-4, Idalia, Interstate 4, lane closure, tolls, travel planning, travel safety

Florida DOT Suspends Lane Closures, Tolls as They Prepare for Hurricane Idalia

As Florida prepares for Hurricane Idalia, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has opened the maximum amount of lanes possible within construction zones to ensure mobility in impact areas. Contractors on these construction projects are currently securing work sites, clearing traffic control devices that are not actively being used to direct traffic, and checking drainage systems.

Tolls have been suspended facilities within the projected path of the storm. Toll suspension read more…

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I-75 Exit Guide August 28, 2023 holiday traffic, holiday travel, I-75, Interstate 75, Labor Day weekend, lane closures, Tennessee, travel planning, travel safety

Tennessee DOT Suspends Lane Closures for Labor Day Holiday

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announces that they will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways for the Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane closure activity at noon on Friday, September 1, until 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, read more…

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I-95 Exit Guide August 28, 2023 hurricane, I-95, Idalia, Interstate 95, safety, South Carolina, travel planning, travel safety, tropical storm warnings

South Carolina DOT Prepares Teams Ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) maintenance forces are loading trucks, sharpening blades and cleaning out storm drains among other tasks in preparation for anticipated severe weather from Tropical Storm Idalia in South Carolina.

Crews began preparing over the weekend read more…

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I-75 Exit Guide June 25, 2023August 16, 2023 distracted driving, driving laws, I-75, Interstate 75, laws, Michigan, travel safety

Michigan’s New Distracted Driving Law Takes Effect June 30

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed into law a bill making it illegal to hold and use a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle in Michigan. With the bill signing, Michigan becomes the 26th state in the U.S. to establish hands-free driving laws.

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