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This is why you should slow down and not swerve when driving in wet conditions. Thankfully and luckily nobody was hurt.
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@GovernorDeal
along with the
@GADeptofTrans
have announced that I-85 will be open in time for Monday morning rush hour.
#511GA
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These are the official interstate diversion points around the I-85 closure. Motorist passing through are strongly encouraged to use I-285.
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Below are two detour maps for the I-85 closure. One is for Interstates and the other is for Piedmont Road.
#511GA
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By theory, we wanted all major highways to be cleared by 4:00 PM. The map on the left is at 2:45 PM and right at 4:15 PM. Not a bad job ATL!
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Contraflow has officially started. Traffic is now flowing westbound in the east and westbound lanes.
#HurricaneMatthew
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This could be just about the last cow. Police rounded up this one around 4pm near Northside Dr. on the eastbound side of I-285. There may be one more, but that's not confirmed.
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Did anyone see our signs up this holiday weekend? We sure hope they put a smile 😀on your face while reminding you to be safe!
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🏆CONTEST TIME🏆
Georgia 511 is giving away two stress cars and one 511 pencil sharpener to one lucky follower 😱
All you have to do is like, retweet this tweet, and answer our question below. A winner will be chosen at random this Friday.
Q: In what year was I-285 completed?
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❄️WINTER WEATHER ALERT❄️
Expect inclement winter weather from 12/20 - 12/25. There will be a mix of freezing rain, cold temps, & wind chills affecting several parts of North & Central GA. Some roads may see the development of black ice.
#gawx
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The roadwork for the I-75/I-285 resurfacing project is CANCELED for tonight
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Do not pass a GDOT truck spreading salt, as gravel may kick up and damage your car windshield. Follow at at least 100 feet.
#511Tips
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The
@GADeptofTrans
is actively working to push out alternate routes of transportation to the public and media as soon as possible.
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Thank you to the first responders from
@ATLairport
for bringing crews to the I-85 fire and dumping foam on the hot spots!
#511GA
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This week is National Traffic Incident Response Week. When driving please be aware of first responders such as the Georgia State Troopers.
#MoveOverSlowDown
@ga_dps
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All areas east of I-95 have now been ordered to be evacuated. I-16 will now be contraflowed so that ALL LANES will run westbound.
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There is law enforcement presence at the
#GACapitol
. Roads surrounding the capitol are blocked which can cause congestion:
🛑 MLK Drive at Piedmont
🛑 Memorial Dr. at Central Ave
Use alternate routes and check for travel updates.
#ATLTraffic
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⚠️COBB CO. ROAD CLOSURES⚠️
On Fri. Nov. 5, starting at 10am there will be closures on interstates & state routes near Truist Park due to the
#Braves
Parade. See closures below.
More info:
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Social distancing is becoming a common practice now with the spread of
#COVID19
so why not keep your distance when driving too.
#DriveSafe
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Georgia 511 is very thankful for our HEROs and emergency response units who are always at the scene assisting an incident.
#SafeIncidents
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“…I brought the world to the A!” -
@Usher
No matter how you roll, do so safely & know that 5️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ is here for you! 🛼🚗
#SuperBowl
#AppleMusicHalftime
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❄️WINTER WEATHER ALERT❄️
From Saturday night (1/15) - Monday morning (1/17), there will be a wintry mix of rain for several parts of N. Georgia and potentially metro Atlanta and north of the I-20 Corridor. Some roads may see the development of black ice.
#gawx
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Attention!
For those residents and visitors of the panhandle of Florida seeking evacuation routes towards the north, see the below map for guidance!
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To help keep the public aware, GDOT recently began sharing safety messages on its changeable highway signs throughout the state. These short messages help reinforce the importance of preventing the spread of coronavirus.
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This happened in Georgia on I-985. The story is that this car was driving in the opposite direction in the lane of travel to avoid traffic from a wreck. Use Georgia 511 before heading out to detect and avoid traffic and do not be like this driver!
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Who's thankful for HERO's amazing work over the past
#winterweather
weekend? 🤚 We definitely are! Hit that like button if you're thankful for their assistance too!
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We want to give a huge shout-out to our 511 operators and first responders for keeping everyone safe this
#winterweather
weekend and also YOU all for keeping safe at home and off the roads.
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🚨🚨 REMINDER🚨🚨
New exit to Abernathy Rd. & Hammond Dr. opens this am!
🚨 Weather permitting, the GA 400 S exit to Abernathy Rd. and Hammond Dr. will begin a mile sooner at Exit 5C North Springs MARTA starting Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 5 am. Pay attention to the new pattern and be advised of updated signs in the area.
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This was in Cobb and it looks like the driver in the gold car is in the opposite lane of travel taking a left. You really can't make this stuff up folks! Georgia 511 wants to remind motorists to never do this and never cross those solid double yellow lines.
#KnowBeforeYouGo
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🚨ALERT CAMDEN CO.🚨
There is a crash on I-95 S at St. Mary's Road CR 61 leaving all lanes blocked. I-95 N at this location also has lanes blocked. Avoid travel in this direction and use alt. routes
Call 511 for updates and follow the incident here:
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A lot of us are learning to keep a safe social distance right now. Make sure you also do this while driving too by not following too closely.
#KnowBeforeYouGo
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Yikes!
This didn't go well....Phone convo with my 17 year old:
Hi, dad
Hey, Hayden. whats up?
I got a flat tire.
ok. Where are you?
home
You got a flat tire at home?
No. It went flat and I drove it home.
How far?
About 4…
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COBB - All lanes are blocked on I-75 S at Windy Hill Rd. (mm 260) due to a crash. Motorists using the right shoulder.
Seek alt. routes and expect delays.
#ATLtraffic
#CobbCounty
Check for updates:
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We 💙 CHAMP!
#wonderfulwednesday
We’re sharing one of the messages we received about one of our CHAMPS. If you need us call us. Call
@511Georgia
if you find yourself in need of a HERO or CHAMPS!
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If you're heading out
#ChristmasEve
🎄, keep these travel tips in mind before you hit the road!
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🚧Treutlen County: UPDATE 🚧
All I-16 Eastbound AND Westbound lanes have reopened! Expect delays in this area as it opens up.
Check for travel info and times.
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Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 👮.
#511GA
is grateful to work with those in this field on traffic incident scenes and assist the motoring public daily in Georgia.
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🚧
#Transform285400
ALERT🚧
🚨Weather permitting, there will be a new bridge open for the I-285 E exit to GA 400 N by Monday, July 18 at 5 am. The I-285 E exit to GA 400 S will remain the same.
🚨View the press release:
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There's potential for black ice patches during this
#winterstorm
. Here are safety tips to keep in mind if driving:
❄️SLOW DOWN to at least half your normal speed
❄️Don’t stop going up a hill
❄️Do NOT use cruise control
❄️Be cautious, especially on bridges & shady areas.
#gawx
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Due to
#HurricaneIan
precautions, I-75 SMC Express Lanes will be reversed NB at 10:30 pm tonight. Lanes will remain in this direction until the storm passes. Check in with
#511GA
for updates or dial 5-1-1.
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CHEROKEE CO - All lanes are blocked on SR 372 S at Cumming Hwy (mm 4.57) due to icy roadway conditions.
Use caution | Est. clear time: 8:17 am
#CherokeeCounty
Call 511 for updates and follow the incident here:
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Did this give you a chuckle 😂. This is one of the winners of
@GADeptofTrans
safety message competition. Click below to see all the winners!
⬇️
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It's a low quality photo, but working with high quality agencies like
@ga_dps
for
#NatlPoliceWeek
&
#NatlEMSWeek
in this
#tbt
post makes all the difference in saving lives.
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GDOT released traffic forecasts for metro Atlanta that recommend the worst to best times to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday. The forecasts are based on an analysis of traffic patterns in seven parts of the metro Atlanta area during the Thanksgiving holiday in 2016 and 2017.
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Traffic incident response awareness incident response is everybody’s responsibility. How do you do your part to ensure emergency responders make it home safe? First three people to tweet us and let us know and receive a special 511 swag bag!
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Happy first day of
#Spring
⛅! Enjoy your Monday drive and take in the beautiful
@GADeptofTrans
wildflowers 💐 on your way!
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A delicious turkey cooking in the oven is always a good thing this
#Thanksgiving
🦃. Another good thing is not speeding to get to your destination!
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We need to see more beautiful scenes like this. Enjoy these flowers 🌻 courtesy of the GDOT Wildflower Program. To learn more click here ➡️
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🚨SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
Introducing 511 Georgia Cosmic! A new way to intergalactically travel throughout the state 🛸.
#AprilFools
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🚨I-285 West Update🚨
All lanes on I-285 W have reopened.
The Mt. Vernon Hwy overpass will remain closed. Please see the map below for approved detour route.
Call 511 for updates and check for real-time traffic conditions.
@GADeptofTrans
@SandySpringsGA
@511Georgia
@ga_dps
@11AliveTraffic
@SKYFOXTraffic
@wsbradio
@WSBTraffic
@ATLNewsFirst
@SandySprings_PD
I-285 west lanes reopened around 4:20 a.m. this morning after the Mt. Vernon bridge strike yesterday. The Mt. Vernon Hwy overpass remains closed until further notice. Sandy Springs drivers may use this approved detour around the closure.
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#ThrowbackThursday
Check out the construction of the Downtown Connector and I-20 all the way back in 1961!
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🚨FLOOD WATCH WEST & CENTRAL GA🚨
A flood watch is in effect from Tuesday (1/3) afternoon - Wednesday (1/4) evening for West & Central GA. Expect strong thunderstorms, brief tornados, & damaging winds.
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#MerryChristmas
& happy holidays, everyone 🎄🎅! Expect light travel today & dial 5-1-1 for real-time traffic info.
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A close call with life is one too many for
@GADeptofTrans
HERO operators.
#MoveOverSlowDown
for them and call 511 to request one for courtesy roadside assistance in
#metroAtlanta
.
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Did any of you motorists catch our signs this holiday season? We hope it put a smile on your face! 🎄🎅
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This is irresponsible driving right here. Not only are people driving on the right shoulder but also there are cars going on the grassy embankment to pass other cars. Don't ever do this!
#KnowBeforeYouGo
#SafeIncidents
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Today is
#NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay
. Georgia 511 wants to thank all of our enforcement agencies for their tireless efforts to serve and protect the great state of Georgia
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We agree with
@OKDOT
!
"Keke are you riding in your car and buckled up?"
#DriveAlertArriveAlive
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Alternative routes will be pushed out to the public and media ASAP.
Metro ATL commuters: Begin planning your alternate routes for your morning commute NOW. Follow
@GDOTAtlTraffic
&
@511Georgia
for updates
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Lanes are starting to backup I-16 West near Savannah, eastbound lanes will soon be available to head west as well.
#HurricaneMatthew
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We've had an increase in accident reports on the interstates today due to slick or icy conditions, like the two pictured below.
Stay safe and be sure to
#slowdown
&
#moveover
if passing an accident.
Check for road conditions.
#gawx
#winterstorm
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We 💙 this:
On Christmas Eve🎄, a Georgia couple was traveling back from an RV trip when a tire blew out. While wondering what to do, a
@GADeptofTrans
CHAMP truck pulled up just in time & resolved the situation. The couple referred to the Operator as their "Christmas Angel." ☺️
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 🥳🎊! Start this year off the
#511GA
way & receive real-time traffic info or report a roadway incident.
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Have you seen this sign on our interstates 👀🚗? Georgia 511 wishes everyone safe and happy travels for
#Thanksgiving
this year!
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#511GA
❤️'s all emergency responders! We want to give a special shoutout to the fire units who are there on scene saving lives and keeping the roads safe. Thank you for all that you do!
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Happy
#SummerSolstice2018
! If you are heading out and about to enjoy the longest day of the year, let us help get you there by checking our website or calling 511 for real time traffic info!
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Are you ready to head into 2023 this
#NewYearsEve
? Be extra prepared with these safety tips below:
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Have you visited the NEW site yet? We got a complete makeover 😮! Feel free to browse around and check it out for all your travel needs.
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Whether it's a tire change or gas refill, CHAMP operators such as Mike Ward will be happy to assist you on interstates outside
#metroATL
!
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We appreciate CHAMP and additional crews for their dedication to roadway and motorist safety during the severe winter weather Georgia had back in January.
#tbt
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The HEROs are still working for you out there on the roads. If you see one make sure to give them a big thank you!
#SafeIncidents
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Important Travel Info in preparation for Hurricane Florence!
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Fire, I-285 West at Peachtree Industrial Boulevard (Mile 31), ALL LANES BLOCKED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.
#DeKalbCounty
http://t.co/DENowHWoKK
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All Lanes Open on I-20 Westbound
Crews will return later today to place permanent striping
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It's
#ChristmasEve
🎄 and our operators are happy to serve you on Georgia's roadways this holiday season!
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Ever wonder what a HERO dispatch call looks like? Here's a
#511GA
operator providing communication to assist with a traffic incident.
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Our operators, HERO, and CHAMP units have done an amazing job keeping traveling motorists throughout Georgia safe. We can't thank them enough for the outstanding job they have done during this time.
#ThankYou
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This happened on Saturday on I-285 under the fifth runway of Hartsfield -Jackson International Airport.
And no, this is not a movie.
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Dekalb County…
GDOT Statement concerning I-20 road buckling and detour map.
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🚨ALERT TREUTLEN CO.🚨
I-16 is closed from Exit 71 - 78 due to a major accident. Avoid travel in this direction and use the detours below.
Call 511 or go to for more real-time traffic info.
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Our Highway Emergency Response Operators (HEROs) work hard and dilligently to ensure your safety on the roadway and we cannot thank them enough.
#SafeIncidents
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HAWK🦅! We had a little visitor on one of the 511 cameras making sure your Monday commute is going ok.
#ATLTraffic
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Happy Holidays! 🎄🎅
#511GA
operators wish you a safe and happy
#Christmas
. Enjoy the rest of your day and expect light traffic on the roadway.
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🚨 Protect the HERO patrollers on the side of the roads! When you see them,
#MoveOverSlowDown
.
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Are you prepared for winter weather? We are! Check out these safety tips from our friends at
@wsdot
@wsdot_traffic
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It looks like someone isn't too happy about their car trouble 🚗...Good thing they called 5️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ to get HERO!
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