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GDOT Spring Break Travel Tips and Forecast

Getty: Barry Williams
Getty: Barry Williams

Spring Break is here which means outings, events, road trips, and yes, traffic. To help you plan and limit your drive time, the GA DOT has put together a list of the best and worse times to travel along with resources for if you end up broken down.
Best times to travel
● Monday, April 1 | before 3 p.m., after 7 p.m.
● Tuesday, April 2 | before 3 p.m., after 7 p.m
● Wednesday, April 3 | before 3 p.m., after 7 p.m
● Thursday, April 4 | before 3 p.m., after 7 p.m

Worst times to travel
More traffic is anticipated for these days and hours:
● Friday, March 29 | 12- 7 p.m.
● Saturday, March 30 | 12-7 p.m.
● Easter Sunday, March 31 | 12- 7 p.m.
● Friday, April 5 | 12- 7 p.m.
● Saturday, April 6 | 12- 7 p.m.
● Sunday, April 7 | 12- 7 p.m.


The GDOT has also provided a travel forecast for these interstates and roads across the metro during the Spring Break travel period.

Major Highways
● I-20 eastbound heavy congestion entering metro Atlanta; light travel westbound exiting the city towards Alabama; moderate congestion eastbound entering South Carolina. ● I-75 is predicted to have heavy congestion southbound and northbound coming out of Atlanta in Stockbridge.
● I-24 eastbound heavy congestion in Northwest Georgia (near Chattanooga). ● I-16 westbound bound heavy congestion exiting Savannah and I-16 eastbound heavy congestion entering Savannah.
● I-95 northbound and southbound light travel in Savannah.

The GDOT encourages drivers to drive defensively meaning be alert and use caution for drivers who may be unfamiliar with the roads. Always make sure you are maintaining a safe distance from other drivers and slow down for hazards.

If you do find yourself in trouble, know that they HERO/CHAMP units are here for you. These are GDOT's free services that provide support for drivers when needed. HERO/CHAMP personnel are able to help drivers in need by changing flat tires, jump-starting batteries, providing fuel or coolant, pushing vehicles to the shoulder, transporting drivers to safe areas away from traffic, minor mechanical repairs, administering first aid, etc.

For more information on Georgia's traffic conditions and safety tips, click here.