RoadNews
September 26, 2024
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Georgia DOT Prepares for Statewide Impacts Expected from Hurricane Helene

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is monitoring Hurricane Helene as it is expected to bring damaging winds, heavy rainfall and flooding statewide.

All Georgia DOT district teams have equipment loaded and crews are on alert, including immediate-response strike teams ready read more…

The article: Georgia DOT Prepares for Statewide Impacts Expected from Hurricane Helene, was originally published on I-75 Exit Guide

RoadNews
September 26, 2024
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Florida DOT Declares Active State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Helene

As Florida prepares for Hurricane Helene, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has suspended interstate lane closures and operations on active construction projects within the projected path.

Contractors on these construction projects are currently securing work sites, clearing read more…

The article: Florida DOT Declares Active State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Helene, was originally published on I-10 Exit Guide

RoadNews
September 26, 2024
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Alabama Evacuation Routes Open as Hurricane Helene Approaches

With evacuation orders issued in some Florida counties, highways across southern Alabama are open and available to move people to safer areas as Hurricane Helene moves toward landfall. 

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) designates at least a dozen roadways coming north or read more…

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RoadNews
September 25, 2024
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Florida DOT Suspends All Lane Closures in Tampa Bay Area Due to Tropical Storm Helene

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announces that it has suspended all lane closures in the Tampa Bay area due to Tropical Storm Helene.

The Department directed FDOT road and bridge contractors on Wednesday to temporarily suspend all operations on active construction projects until further notice.

All available lanes will remain open on the interstate and State Road system in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties, unless they need to be read more…

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RoadNews
September 25, 2024
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Florida DOT Suspends All Lane Closures in Tampa Bay Area Due to Tropical Storm Helene

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announces that it has suspended all lane closures in the Tampa Bay area due to Tropical Storm Helene.

The Department directed FDOT road and bridge contractors on Wednesday to temporarily suspend all operations on active construction projects read more…

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RoadNews
September 10, 2024
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Tropical Storm Francine Takes Aim at I-10 in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi

The National Hurricane Center reports that there is a danger of life-threatening storm surge for portions of the Upper Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi coastlines where a Storm Surge Warning is now in effect. Residents in the warning area should follow advice, including evacuation orders, given read more…

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RoadNews
August 29, 2024
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Georgia DOT Suspends Lane Closures Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

In preparation for the upcoming Labor Day weekend surge in traffic, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced a temporary suspension of all lane closures across Georgia’s interstates and state routes.

Effective from Friday at noon through Tuesday at 5:00 a.m., this read more…

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RoadNews
August 28, 2024
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Michigan DOT Lifts Traffic Restrictions to Ease Labor Day Holiday Travel

This Labor Day holiday weekend, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is removing lane restrictions on 60 percent of its road and bridge projects statewide to ease traffic delays for holiday travelers. 

Beginning at 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 30, and continuing until 6:00 a.m. read more…

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RoadNews
August 28, 2024
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Labor Day ‘Booze It & Lose It’ Enforcement Underway Across North Carolina

North Carolina law enforcement will increase patrols statewide to keep impaired drivers off the roads during the Labor Day holiday weekend, which remains one of the deadliest times of year for alcohol and drug-related traffic deaths, officials announced,

The increased patrols are part of this read more…

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RoadNews
August 23, 2024
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Virginia DOT Lifts Lane Closures to Ease Labor Day Weekend Travel

Venturing out on the roads for one final summer holiday weekend? Planning ahead could make all the difference between smooth sailing or getting stuck in congestion.

Labor Day weekend marks the end of the summer season, and whether it is to explore one of Virginia’s many scenic trails or lounge read more…

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RoadNews
August 23, 2024
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Connecticut DOT and Police Urge Sober Driving This Labor Day Weekend

With summer ending soon and Labor Day approaching, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are partnering with state and local law enforcement to highlight the dangers of drunk read more…

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RoadNews
August 06, 2024
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North Carolina DOT Urges People to Prepare for Tropical Storm Debby

As Tropical Storm Debby approaches North Carolina, state transportation officials are urging people to pay attention to the latest weather and prepare now.

Debby is forecast to bring heavy rainfall and wind gusts up to 40 mph to central and eastern North Carolina starting as early as Tuesday read more…

The article: North Carolina DOT Urges People to Prepare for Tropical Storm Debby, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide