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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…

The article: South Carolina DOT Prepares Teams Ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

RoadNews

August 28, 2023 I-95 Exit Guide

Tropical Storm Idalia May Strengthen to a Major Hurricane Before Hitting Florida

Tropical Storm Idalia is anticipated to become a significant threat to Florida this week, as weather experts say the storm may rapidly strengthen to become a serious major hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico before making landfall in Florida.

There is currently an ‘extreme’ risk for impacts in a read more…

The article: Tropical Storm Idalia May Strengthen to a Major Hurricane Before Hitting Florida, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

Interstate 95 RoadNews

September 29, 2022August 16, 2023 I-95 Exit Guide

Georgia Officials Provide Update on Tropical Storm Ian Preparations

Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined state and local emergency management officials, local leaders, and others in Savannah to provide an update on Tropical Storm Ian preparations and the state’s planned response. The State of Emergency issued by Governor Kemp on Tuesday went into effect read more…

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Interstate 95 RoadNews

September 29, 2022August 16, 2023 I-95 Exit Guide

North Carolina DOT: Avoid Travel When Tropical System Ian Hits

North Carolina State transportation officials are prepared for Ian and are urging people to avoid any unnecessary travel starting Friday into the weekend.

“This storm could make travel treacherous in North Carolina,” said J. Eric Boyette, North Carolina’s Transportation Secretary. “Please monit read more…

The article: North Carolina DOT: Avoid Travel When Tropical System Ian Hits, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

Interstate 95 RoadNews

September 29, 2022August 16, 2023 I-95 Exit Guide

Tropical Storm Ian Update: Hurricane Warning Issued for Entire Coast of South Carolina

At 1100 AM EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Ian was located about 25 miles north-northeast of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Ian is moving toward the north-northeast near 9 mph (15 km/h). A turn toward the north is expected late today, followed by a turn toward the north-northwest with an increase in read more…

The article: Tropical Storm Ian Update: Hurricane Warning Issued for Entire Coast of South Carolina, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

Interstate 95 RoadNews

September 28, 2022August 16, 2023 I-95 Exit Guide

South Carolina DOT is Prepared for Hurricane Ian Response

With forecasts calling for South Carolina to be impacted by Hurricane Ian later this week, workers of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) are prepared to work around the clock and use all available resources to maintain the safety of South Carolina’s roads and read more…

The article: South Carolina DOT is Prepared for Hurricane Ian Response, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

Interstate 95 RoadNews

September 28, 2022August 16, 2023 I-95 Exit Guide

Georgia DOT Suspends Lane Closures Along I-16, I-75 and I-95

The Georgia Department of Transportation announces that beginning today all projects requiring lane closures along I-16, I-75, and I-95 south of Atlanta will be halted to help ease potential congestion along Hurricane Ian evacuation routes.

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The article: Georgia DOT Suspends Lane Closures Along I-16, I-75 and I-95, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

Interstate 75 RoadNews

September 27, 2022August 16, 2023 I-75 Exit Guide

Hurricane Ian Update: Road Construction and Lane Closures Suspended in Tampa Bay Area

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has suspended all lane closures in the Tampa Bay area. With Hurricane Ian approaching, the Department has directed FDOT road and bridge contractors to temporarily suspend all operations on active construction projects within the projected read more…

The article: Hurricane Ian Update: Road Construction and Lane Closures Suspended in Tampa Bay Area, was originally published on I-75 Exit Guide

Interstate 10 RoadNews

August 28, 2021August 16, 2023 I-10 Exit Guide

Louisiana Issues Hurricane Evacuation Routes Map

The Louisiana Department of Transportation has issued a Hurricane Evacuation Routes map that can assist motorists traveling along Interstate 10 or residents living along the Louisiana’s Gulf coast.

The State of Louisiana Evacuation Plan goes into effect when any slow moving Category 3 and all read more…

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Interstate 10 RoadNews

August 27, 2021August 16, 2023 I-10 Exit Guide

FEMA Urges Preparedness Now for Hurricane Ida

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is tracking Hurricane Ida, forecast to make landfall in the United States as a dangerous major hurricane on Sunday. Areas along the Gulf Coast will start to experience effects of Ida starting Saturday.

The National Hurricane Center is forecasting read more…

The article: FEMA Urges Preparedness Now for Hurricane Ida, was originally published on I-10 Exit Guide