RoadNews
October 07, 2024
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Hurricane Milton Intensifies, Takes Aim at Central Florida. Governor DeSantis Issues Updates

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Major General John D. Haas Adjutant General of Florida, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue at the State Emergency Operations Center to provide updates on preparedness efforts for Hurricane Milton.

As of 11:00 a.m. ET, Hurricane Milton is located about 720 miles southwest of Tampa, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph. Milton is read more…

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RoadNews
October 06, 2024
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Tropical Storm Milton to Quickly Intensify as it Approaches Florida’s West Coast

According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tropical Storm Milton is forecast to quickly intensify while it moves eastward to northeastward across the Gulf of Mexico and be a major hurricane when it reaches the west coast of the Florida Peninsula mid week. Users are reminded to not focus on the details of the forecast as there remains significant uncertainty in the eventual track and intensity of Milton.

While it is too soon to specify the exact magnitude and location of the read more…

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RoadNews
September 26, 2024
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South Carolina DOT Preparing for Hurricane Helene Impacts

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) reports that it is preparing for potential impacts related to Hurricane Helene. Crews in the affected areas have begun preparing and are ready to respond.

The potential for rain, high winds, and risk of tornadoes means the possibility of read more…

The article: South Carolina DOT Preparing for Hurricane Helene Impacts, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

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 read more…

The article: Georgia DOT Prepares for Statewide Impacts Expected from Hurricane Helene, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

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…

The article: Alabama Evacuation Routes Open as Hurricane Helene Approaches, was originally published on I-10 Exit Guide

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…

The article: Florida DOT Suspends All Lane Closures in Tampa Bay Area Due to Tropical Storm Helene, was originally published on I-75 Exit Guide

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…

The article: Michigan DOT Lifts Traffic Restrictions to Ease Labor Day Holiday Travel, was originally published on I-75 Exit Guide