Thursday, January 17, 2013
Officials with the Georgia Department of Transportation say their workers in northwest Georgia are gearing up for the potential impact of snow and ice on the roads.
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Thursday, January 17
The first batch of the 2013 winter weather is expected to hit northwest Georgia late this afternoon and evening with the mountains getting some snow accumulation. For crews with the Georgia Department of Transportation, that means the potential for long days and even longer nights keeping the roads clear and safe for the traveling public. Georgia DOT workers in northwest Georgia are busy this afternoon gearing up for this potential winter weather event. They are getting their trucks mounted and ready to respond if and when the time comes for clearing the roads from snow and/or ice. “Our road clearing crews always hope for the best, but train and prepare for the worst,” said Ken Howard, maintenance engineer at the DOT office in Cartersville…
Winter weather is approaching. If you have to go out on the roads, follow these tips to stay safe.
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Thursday, January 17
Amid today’s forecasts calling for possible snow and ice, officials from the Georgia Department of Transportation say they are monitoring weather forecasts and road conditions and will respond accordingly and specifically target areas vulnerable to freezing, like hills, ramps, bridges and interchanges. GDOT officials on Thursday released several tips for drivers who have to hit the roads amid tonight’s wintry conditions. Drivers who have to navigate the roads amid the winter weather are urged to: Drivers can call 511 or visit www.georgia-navigator.com to get current information on road conditions. Georgia 511 is a free phone service that provides real-time traffic and travel information statewide, such as traffic conditions, incidents, …
GDOT is urging motorists to monitor weather conditions in advance with the possibility of light snow and icy roadways expected Thursday and Friday in areas of North Georgia.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Paulding drivers during business hours may see maintenance crews on one major thoroughfare through the end of the week, weather permitting.
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Tuesday, January 15
Drivers traveling on State Route 120 in Paulding County could see maintenance workers on the job this week. Georgia Department of Transportation crews are set to work on sealing the cracks on the surface of the roadway of SR 120. Sealing pavement cracks is a Georgia DOT maintenance practice that helps to prevent water from entering the base and sub-base of the roadway and extends the pavement life by at least three years while improving rideability on that roadway. Crews are also scheduled to resume work on trimming overgrown vegetation along SR 120 as part of the DOT’s integrated roadside vegetation management maintenance program. Both projects are set to run each weekday this week from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weather permitting. Georgia …
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Paulding drivers during business hours may see maintenance crews on one major thoroughfare through the end of the week.
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Thursday, January 10
Drivers traveling on State Route 120 in Paulding County are likely to see construction workers on the job this week. Georgia Department of Transportation maintenance crews will be repairing deteriorating asphalt spots on SR 120 in Paulding today and Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day, weather permitting. Georgia 511 is a free phone service that provides real-time traffic and travel information statewide, including winter weather closures, reports of icing or other hazardous conditions on interstates and state routes. Callers also can transfer to operators to request assistance or report incidents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More information is available at www.511ga.org.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Because Christmas Day falls on a Tuesday, GDOT is anticipating more travelers on Georgia's highways during the holiday period.
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Saturday, December 22, 2012
The Georgia Department of Transportation will suspend construction-related lane closures on all interstates and major state routes through midnight Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, for holiday travelers. The exception will be incident management or emergency maintenance-related lane closures that could become necessary, according to a press release issued by GDOT. Also, crews may still be working, and heavy equipment may remain staged in close proximity to highways. Safety concerns may require some long-term lane closures remain in place. GDOT anticipates more travelers than usual during the holiday period with Christmas Day falling on a Tuesday. The department reminds travelers to exercise caution due to the heavy holiday traffic. Also, motorists …
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Local drivers may see maintenance crews during daytime hours through Friday, weather permitting.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Drivers traveling on State Route 120 in Paulding County are likely to see construction workers on the job this week. Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation maintenance crews will be sealing the cracks on the surface of the roadway. Sealing pavement cracks is a Georgia DOT maintenance practice that helps prevent water from entering the base and sub-base of the roadway and extends the pavement life by at least three years while improving rideability on that roadway. Crack sealing work is set for Thursday and Friday, from 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. With winter nearly upon us, Georgia DOT reminds the public that during inclement winter, officials’ priority is to clear travel lanes on the state’s most-used roadways—the Interstate…
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Repairs along a Paulding portion of State Route 120 Connector may slow down drivers during daytime hours this week.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Georgia Department of Transportation maintenance crews are slated to do work this week on a roadway that runs through Paulding County. Weather permitting, workers are scheduled to seal the cracks on the surface of the roadway of State Route 120 Connector between mile markers 2 and 4. The work is set to run today through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. For more information on GDOT projects, you can visit http://www.dot.ga.gov; you also may follow the department on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDOT) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/gadeptoftrans).
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Repairs along the Paulding portion of the road may slow down drivers during daytime hours this week.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Georgia Department of Transportation maintenance crews are slated to repair this week a roadway that runs through Paulding County. Weather permitting, workers are scheduled to repair deteriorating edges of pavement on Georgia 92 today through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. For more information on GDOT projects, you can visit http://www.dot.ga.gov; you also may follow the department on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDOT) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/gadeptoftrans).
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
The repairs will run through Friday; drivers should use caution in areas where workers are present.
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Paulding drivers are set to see Georgia Department of Transportation maintenance crews on two local roads through Friday this week. Weather permitting, workers are scheduled to repair the deteriorating asphalt spots on State Route 61 and State Route 92 in Paulding through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. GDOT officials say hundreds of their employees and contractors work on dozens of highway, bridge and intersection improvements throughout the state each day, with their work often bringing them and heavy machinery in close proximity to travel lanes. With 57 GDOT personnel and many more drivers, passengers and contractors’ workers killed in highway work zone accidents since 1973, officials urge drivers to slow down in these …
