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, …
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.
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…
